A restriction on the use of the title ‘doctor’ applies when providing a health service.
A health service is “a service provided to people
- to protect, promote or maintain their health;
- to prevent illness;
- to diagnose, treat or rehabilitate; or
- to take care of the health needs of the ill, disabled, injured, or dying.”
HPA, s.1(p)
Registered SLPs and Audiologists with doctoral degrees must apply to ACSLPA for authorization to use the protected title Doctor (Dr.), alone or in a combination of words, in connection with providing a health service.
Regulated members with doctoral degrees can use the title doctor in teaching, research, or administrative settings without requiring authorization by the College.
Additional Information
View ACSLPA’s advisory statement Use of the Protected Title “Doctor” or “Dr.” When Providing a Health Service; and application form Authorization Criteria for use of the Protected Title “Doctor” or “Dr.” by Speech-Language Pathologists When Providing a Health Service.