International members

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 850 hours 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.

Living Outside Canada

While residing outside of Canada immigrants can obtain an Associate Membership with CSOT.  However, this level does not allow you to complete the written examination with CSOT to become a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist in Canada.    

Living in Canada

Immigrants to Canada, including Orthopaedic Surgeons, should be aware that employment as an Orthopaedic Technician in a Canadian hospital must be acquired before you can join the CSOT as a Full/Student Member. The CSOT is not set up to assess foreign credentials before you arrive in Canada. The CSOT is not a training school nor an employment agency.  To find more information on obtaining qualifications in Canada click here. 

Once you have obtained the required certifications in Canada, should you wish to reside in Canada, please visit our website here for more information on becoming a CSOT Full or Student member.  To be eligible to write the examination, you would need to be a full member and able to provide 850 worked hours in Canada.