I am registered to practice in a jurisdiction outside of Alberta. Can I provide virtual services to a client of mine who is moving to Alberta permanently?

These are situations where:

• The client’s permanent address will no longer be in the jurisdiction where the SLP or audiologist is registered to practice,
• The client would like to continue receiving services from the clinician in their old jurisdiction after they move to Alberta, and
• The client will not be returning to the jurisdiction where the SLP or audiologist is registered to practice.

SLPs or audiologists wishing to provide virtual services to a client who is permanently moving to Alberta must be registered with ACSLPA in order to offer virtual services. These clinicians may provide longer-term virtual services or may choose to provide bridging or transitional services (e.g., educating the client on management of their care post-discharge, or facilitating referrals to services in Alberta).

Professionals in Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan can apply for cross-provincial practice registration in Alberta. Click here for more information.

SLPs and audiologists in all other jurisdictions outside of Alberta may apply for registration on ACSLPA’s Courtesy Register for short-term service provision. Click here for Courtesy Registration information.