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Registration Requirements for Internationally Educated Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists

To practise as a regulated health professional in Ontario, you must be a member of your profession’s regulatory college and hold a certificate of registration. Regulated health professionals are required by law to deliver competent, ethical and professional services, and are accountable to the public through their respective colleges.

The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO) regulates the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology in the public interest, and to govern its members in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, and the regulations and by-laws adopted by the College.

Ontario Registration Requirements

To practise audiology and speech-language pathology in Ontario, internationally educated audiologists and speech-language pathologists must hold a Certificate of Registration and meet the requirements set out by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. To become eligible for the Certificate of Registration, internationally educated audiologists and speech-language pathologists must meet the following registration requirements:

  1. An Academic Credential Assessment from a credentialing agency approved by the College.
  2. Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate).
  3. Proof of proficiency in English or French.
  4. Proof of Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or valid employment authorization under the Immigration Act (Canada).
  5. A completed Application Form.
  6. A completed Form A that provides evidence that the applicant has received the a minimum number of hours of theoretical instruction in the following areas:
    • Basic Communication Processes;
    • Related Areas;
    • Major Professional Area;
    • Minor Professional Area.
  7. A completed Form B that provides evidence that the applicant has received a minimum number of hours of supervised clinical practice hours during the applicant's educational program in audiology or speech-language pathology and that these hours have been verified by the Director (or designate) of the university program.
  8. A syllabus that provides a detailed description of each course in the applicant's program of study.
  9. Proof of successful completion of the applicant's program of study in speech-language pathology or audiology.
  10. Completion of Verification of Registration/Certification/Licensure Form (if applicable).
  11. Completion of Reference Request Form (if applicable).
  12. Payment of application fee, registration fee and prorated annual fee.
  13. Completion of Registration Form.

Any document that the applicant provides to the College in a language other than English or French must be translated. Please note that the applicant must provide both the original document and the official English translations.

If an applicant has not met the College's requirements for registration, the applicant's application will be referred to the College's Registration Committee for review.

An applicant who has not practised audiology or speech-language pathology for more than 3 years prior to the submission of an application for registration to CASLPO, must have his or her applications reviewed by a panel of the College’s Registration Committee. After considering your application and submissions, the College's Registration Committee may direct you to:

  • Successfully complete a period of mentoring practice specified by the Committee and,
  • Successfully complete an examination specified by the Committee.

To learn more about the registration requirements, please visit the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists website.

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