Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists

Memberships

Membership Procedure

Notice of failure to renew membership will be sent to Personal Directors / Fracture Clinic Managers if not renewed by January 1st.
Memberships lapsed after one year will be charged the reinstatement fee, membership fee, and will require the written exam to be repeated.
Memberships lapsed after three years will require re-application for membership with the completion of the written, oral and practical exams.

Upon applying for a Registration Candidate membership, please have your sponsoring Surgeon and Human Resources / Department Manager complete the forms below. Student Members must upload proof of enrolment. The forms will need to be uploaded when completing your membership application.

HR / Dept. Manager Form

Sponsoring Surgeon Form

Membership Changes effective January 1, 2026

Full and Student members working in the field will now be Registration Candidates.

The Student Membership is now only for those registered in orthopaedic or healthcare related programs.

Warning: browser cookies disabled. Please enable them to use this website.

Select membership level

* Mandatory fields

* Membership level

Associate Member $215.00 (CAD), prorated to $53.75 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st Renew manually Persons holding a position related to orthopaedic technology and having some knowledge of physiology, anatomy, therapy technique and equipment involved in the practice of orthopaedic technology, or, persons meeting the membership qualifications but who reside and practice outside Canada may be admitted to the Society as associate members. Ineligible to complete the examination process.

Registered Member $270.00 (CAD), prorated to $67.50 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st Renew manually A person who has satisfactorily completed the examinations for Registry as outlined in the Registry Regulations.

Registration Candidate $270.00 (CAD), prorated to $67.50 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st Renew manually Registration Candidate is available to all persons who are gainfully employed in a Canadian hospital and actively working in the orthopaedic fracture/E.R./ cast room of a hospital/fracture clinic. To be eligible for the examination process, Registration Candidates must have completed at least a minimum of 850 hours working in the field under the direction of an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Orthopaedic Technologist. Registration Candidates do not have voting rights.

Retired Member $185.00 (CAD), prorated to $46.25 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st Renew manually This category of membership is available for retired members who occasionally work on a part time basis, ie., filling in for sickness, vacation, leave of absence, etc. This category entitles you to your membership card, diploma seal and employer notification (if applicable) as well as the journal and newsletters and reduced fees for the convention and/or meetings. Retired members are voting members and can participate on committees / board of directors.

Student Member $205.00 (CAD), prorated to $51.25 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st Renew manually Student Members must be registered in an educational orthopaedic or healthcare related program with proof of enrolment. Once employment is received, Student Members must register as a Registration Candidate and will be required to complete the required hours and examination process. Student members are non-voting members and ineligible to complete the examination process.

About CSOT

Founded in 1972, the Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists (CSOT), recognized the importance of identifying and credentialling competent Orthopaedic Technologists.

Stay Connected

Contact Us

csot@secretariatcentral.com
Phone: 1-289-872-8808

Toll Free: 1-855-415-3917

Fax: 1-905-415-0071

20 Crown Steel Drive, Unit 6

Markham, ON

L3R 9X9

PLEASE NOTE: The CSOT cannot provide patients with the names of physicians providing care to patients. The Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons in most Canadian provinces and territories maintain a website for patients to find a physician by specialty. A list of these governing bodies is available on the Federation of Medical Regulatory Authorities of Canada’s website.