I am registered to practice in a jurisdiction outside of Alberta. Can I provide virtual services to a client of mine who will be in Alberta temporarily?

These are situations where:

• The client’s permanent address is in the jurisdiction where the SLP or audiologist is registered to practice,
• The client will be returning to the jurisdiction where the SLP or audiologist is registered after their stay in Alberta,
• The client would like to continue virtual services with their clinician in their home jurisdiction while they are in Alberta, and
• The SLP or audiologist will not be providing any professional services to any member(s) of the Alberta public.
• E.g., clients travelling to Alberta on vacation, clients temporarily residing in Alberta for family, school, work, or other obligations.

Given that the client is not a member of the Alberta public, and because the clinician will not be providing professional services to members of the Alberta public, registration with ACSLPA will not be required in this situation.

ACSLPA is not able to comment on the requirements of the clinician’s home/primary jurisdiction in this situation.