National Competency Framework (NCF)

2024 National Competency Framework & Educational and Examination Resource

2024 National Competency Framework & Educational and Examination Resource

The National Competency Framework for Entry-to-Practice Respiratory Therapists in Canada (NCF 2024), along with the accompanying support document, the Education and Examination Resources (EER 2024) are now available. The 2024 competency framework will be integrated into the curriculum of the RT educational programs by September 2025, and the Health Professionals Testing Canada exam by 2028.


Should you have any questions regarding the NCF, please contact Carole Hamp, RRT – Registrar & CEO at hamp@crto.on.ca or 416-591-7800 x.33.