Canadian Society of Orthopaedic Technologists

CSOT has extended the opportunity for any ASOP Registered Technologists the one-time opportunity to join the CSOT by taking and passing the oral and practical examinations in the fall. Cut off date for joining CSOT is August 15, 2024!

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.

International Members

We are a national society with representation in each Province. Our membership has also extended to the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. Full membership leading to Registered membership is available to all persons having completed one full year of gainful employment in a Canadian hospital, in the application of casts and traction assemblies. Sponsorship of an Orthopaedic Surgeon must accompany the application for membership in the CSOT.

Upon applying for Full Member membership, please have your sponsoring Surgeon and Human Resources / Department Manager complete the forms below. Student Member applications will require the Manager Form. The forms will need to be uploaded when completing your membership application.

HR / Dept. Manager Form

Sponsoring Surgeon Form

Manager Form

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Associate Member $215.00 (CAD), prorated to $71.67 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments 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.

Full Member $270.00 (CAD), prorated to $90.00 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments 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 and have done so for at least ONE FULL YEAR(Minimum of 850 hours every year).They should be able to carry out the application of plaster/fibreglass/synthetic casts and traction assemblies with a minimum of direct supervision. Sponsorship of an Orthopaedic Surgeon must accompany application for membership. Members of this classification should be striving for reclassification as a Registered member. Full members have voting rights.

Industrial Member $220.00 (CAD), prorated to $73.33 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Persons engaged in the manufacture or sale of equipment and supplies used in the practice of orthopaedics or orthopaedic technology. Industrial members will not have a vote in the affairs of the Society, but may, with the approval of the Board, be nominated to certain standing committees. Ineligible to complete the examination process.

Registered Member $270.00 (CAD), prorated to $90.00 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments A person who has satisfactorily completed the examinations for Registry as outlined in the Registry Regulations.

Retired Member $185.00 (CAD), prorated to $61.67 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments 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.

Student Member $205.00 (CAD), prorated to $68.33 (CAD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments Persons in the process of being trained "in house". Volunteering at a hospital in order to acquire clinical practice is not considered 'gainful employment' and does not count towards the required 850 hours. You can remain a student for a period of 3 years after which you must become an Associate member or, if eligible, a Full member.
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.

Contact Us

csot@secretariatcentral.com

Phone: 289-872-8808

Fax: 1-905-415-0071

20 Crown Steel Drive, Unit 6

Markham, ON

L3R 9X9