Job requirements Speech-language Clinician in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a speech-language clinician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Audiologists and speech-language pathologists (NOC 31112).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Audiologists require a master's degree in audiology.
  • Speech-language pathologists require a master's degree in speech-language pathology.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required for audiologists and speech-language pathologists in Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
  • Membership in the national association, Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, is usually required.
  • In some jurisdictions, audiologists may be required to obtain a separate licence to dispense hearing aids.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Audiologist And Speech Language Pathologists
Job title Hearing Aid Practitioners

British Columbia

Job title Audiologist
Job title Speech Language Pathologist

Manitoba

Job title Audiologist
Job title Speech-language Pathologist
Job title Hearing Aid Practitioner
Job title Hearing Aid Dealer

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Audiologist
Job title Hearing Aid Practitioner
Job title Speech Language Pathologist

Nova Scotia

Job title Hearing Aid Salespersons

Ontario

Job title Audiologist
Job title Speech Language Pathologist

Québec

Job title Speech Therapist
Job title Audiologist

Saskatchewan

Job title Audiologist
Job title Speech Language Pathologist

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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