Research & Education
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Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who have training and expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. We work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, elementary and secondary schools, private clinics and centres, health units, child development centres, rehabilitation centres, and research facilities.
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Becoming an Audiologist
Working in audiology provides the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors. Audiologists have training and expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of hearing and balance disorders. We work in the public sector including health units, hospitals, and clinics and in the private sector.
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Educational Institutions
The College of Health Disciplines at UBC has prepared information on all the healthcare professions to help prospective students choose a career.
The only audiology program in British Columbia is the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), which offers a “solid academic foundation, valuable opportunities for practical experience, and a stunning location in which to study.”
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada provides a list of all the Canadian University Programs in Audiology.
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are professionals who have training and expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. SLPs work with people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. We work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, elementary and secondary schools, private clinics and centres, health units, child development centres, rehabilitation centres, and research facilities.
Working in audiology provides the opportunity to work with individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors. Audiologists have training and expertise in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of hearing and balance disorders. We work in the public sector including health units, hospitals, and clinics and in the private sector.
The College of Health Disciplines at UBC has prepared information on all the healthcare professions to help prospective students choose a career.
The only audiology program in British Columbia is the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), which offers a “solid academic foundation, valuable opportunities for practical experience, and a stunning location in which to study.”
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada provides a list of all the Canadian University Programs in Audiology.
Working in BC
In order to work as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in BC, professionals must be licensed by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
The College protects the public by ensuring regulated professionals meet minimum requirements in academics, clinical practicum, competencies, and continuing education. Registration with the College also validates that a professional is qualified to practice and entitled to work in Canada, has adequate professional liability insurance, and has a clear criminal record.
If you are moving to BC and you are already a member of SAC, forward your new address to SAC. Refer to the membership categories on the “Become a Member” page on the SAC website for more details on application criteria.
Foreign Applicants
All foreign applicants to Speech and Hearing BC are required to apply through our national association, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Canada (SAC).
Once your membership has been approved by SAC, a letter of good standing is forwarded from SAC to Speech and Hearing BC and your membership to Speech and Hearing BC will be processed.
SAC provides further information on Mutual Recognition Agreements between them and international associations.
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