Membership Categories

• Required for speech-language pathologists and audiologists working in clinical, administrative, teaching, or research settings, including those volunteering in their profession in Alberta.
• These regulated members are issued an annual Practice Permit (valid to December 31) and may use the protected titles of their profession.
• These regulated members are able to vote and serve on the ACSLPA Council or committees.
• These regulated members will receive ACSLPA communications.

• Hold a master’s degree, or equivalent[1], in speech-language pathology or audiology.
• Meet the current qualifications, good character, and English language proficiency requirements of ACSLPA.
• Demonstrate you have the required level of Professional Liability Insurance.
• Participate in the Continuing Competence Program.

[1] Qualifications determined to be substantially equivalent by the ACSLPA Registration Committee in accordance with section 7 of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Profession Regulation.

• For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who are not active in their practice, i.e., not working or volunteering in Alberta (e.g., medical leave of absence or parental leave).
• These regulated members do not hold a Practice Permit and may not practice.
• These regulated members may use the protected titles of their profession followed by the phrase “(Non-Practicing)”.
• These members will receive ACSLPA communications.

• Hold a master’s degree, or equivalent[1], in speech-language pathology or audiology.
• Meet the good character and English language proficiency requirements of ACSLPA.

[1] Qualifications determined to be substantially equivalent by the ACSLPA Registration Committee in accordance with section 7 of the Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Profession Regulation.

• For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who are no longer active in their practice.
• These members do not hold a practice permit and may not practice.
• These members cannot use the protected titles of their profession.
• These members will receive ACSLPA communications.

• Have been previously registered in good standing with ACSLPA,
• Have had your registration cancelled voluntarily (by completing all the required forms),
• Not have any outstanding amounts owed to the College,
• Be of good character and reputation, and
• Pay any applicable application and registration fees required by Council.