How to get licensed

This basic guide covers whether you need a licence and who regulates the work. The step-by-step roadmap, listed fees, exams and language tests are added here once New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists's own pages are read in full.

Until then, check the current steps with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists.

Demand and pay

Job Bank wages and outlook in New Brunswick and Canada
WhereLowMedianHighOutlook
New Brunswick $31.00 $37.10 $48.46 Good (4 of 5)
Canada $30.16 $41.00 $51.00 —

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Sources checked

  1. www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/post-secondary_education_tra... · fetched October 8, 2026
  2. noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/NocProfile noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/NocProfile · fetched October 8, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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Do you need a licence to work as a respiratory therapist in New Brunswick?

Yes. Registration with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists is required to practise in New Brunswick.

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