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Speech and Hearing BC represents and supports speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and supportive personnel across the province. As a member, you join a connected professional community with access to valuable resources for your practice and the clients you serve.

This section offers professional tools and membership information. While much of it is open to all, some materials are available exclusively to members.

Membership Benefits

  • Enjoy power in Numbers

    As the only official association of speech and hearing health professionals in BC, Speech and Hearing BC talks to provincial government and other policy makers about key issues that affect our members and people with communication disorders. Together, we have the power to make things happen.

  • Network with other colleagues

    Your Speech and Hearing BC membership enables you to connect with other speech, language and hearing health professionals around the province at area meet-and-greets, annual conferences, professional development workshops, and through our mentorship program, newsletter and website.

    Find out more about Getting Involved.

  • Stay on top of the latest treatments and practices

    Keep your knowledge fresh with up-to-date information on therapies, tools, and best practices. Our resources help you stay confident in your care decisions and ensure the individuals you support receive the most effective, informed treatment.

  • Grow your practice

    Reach the public faster by listing your practice in our online, searchable database. Login to update your profile.

    Access essential resources to manage your practice such as:

    • how to set up your practice
    • practice standards and guidelines
    • member fee surveys
    • position papers on key issues.

  • Save money

    Member-only discounts include:

    Reduced rates for Speech and Hearing BC’s annual conference, Nelson assessment materials, and Hanen Centre e-seminars. Members also receive access to the Electronic Health Library of BC, SpeechLanguagePathology.com, Audiology.com, discounted mobile plans through Rogers, preferred insurance rates through Westland and Green Shield Canada, and affordable professional liability insurance through SAC.

As the only official association of speech and hearing health professionals in BC, Speech and Hearing BC talks to provincial government and other policy makers about key issues that affect our members and people with communication disorders. Together, we have the power to make things happen.

Your Speech and Hearing BC membership enables you to connect with other speech, language and hearing health professionals around the province at area meet-and-greets, annual conferences, professional development workshops, and through our mentorship program, newsletter and website.

Find out more about Getting Involved.

Keep your knowledge fresh with up-to-date information on therapies, tools, and best practices. Our resources help you stay confident in your care decisions and ensure the individuals you support receive the most effective, informed treatment.

Reach the public faster by listing your practice in our online, searchable database. Login to update your profile.

Access essential resources to manage your practice such as:

  • how to set up your practice
  • practice standards and guidelines
  • member fee surveys
  • position papers on key issues.

Member-only discounts include:

Reduced rates for Speech and Hearing BC’s annual conference, Nelson assessment materials, and Hanen Centre e-seminars. Members also receive access to the Electronic Health Library of BC, SpeechLanguagePathology.com, Audiology.com, discounted mobile plans through Rogers, preferred insurance rates through Westland and Green Shield Canada, and affordable professional liability insurance through SAC.

Joining Speech & Hearing BC

You can join Speech and Hearing BC at any time by phone or email. Learn more about membership categories and joint memberships below. Please note that Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists must be registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC to practice in the province (www.chcpbc.org).

To apply for membership, contact the Member Services Office at membership@sac-oac.ca or visit the SAC website. For additional information, you may also contact the Speech and Hearing BC office.

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Joint Membership

Speech and Hearing BC has a joint membership agreement with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC), requiring SLPs and audiologists to hold both provincial and national memberships.

This partnership keeps membership dues lower, supports resource sharing, and strengthens collaboration on key professional issues.

Speech and Hearing BC Membership Categories

  • Full Members

    Full Members are members in good standing who have completed a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from a university program recognized by the Provincial Council of the Association and who meet the other requirements for full membership set out in the bylaws.

    Reduced hours
    Members who work less than 800 hours per year can apply under this category to pay a reduced membership fee. Indicate on your Speech and Hearing BC/SAC renewal form that you are requesting reduced hours or email the Speech and Hearing BC office.

  • Student Members

    Students who are enrolled in a Canadian university program may apply through SAC.

    Membership in both Speech and Hearing BC and SAC is free. If you are currently a student and are wishing to upgrade to a Full Member, please contact SAC.

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  • Communication Health Assistants

    Speech and Hearing BC welcomes Communication Health Assistants to become members of the Association. We recognize the important role of our colleagues and believe your membership leads to a strong and integrated organization.

    Benefits of becoming a member include:

    • Receiving the quarterly publication “Vibrations,” including news about local events.
    • Reduced fees for attendance at the annual conference.
    • An opportunity to collaborate with other Communication Health Assistants on issues of importance.

    Note: SAC membership is required before applying to Speech and Hearing BC.

  • Retired Members

    To be eligible, a professional must be a full member of Speech and Hearing BC and agree in writing that he or she will no longer be employed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist and has no intention of re-entering the workforce. A retired member need not meet the continuing education criteria or maintain membership in SAC. A retired member may attend meetings and is entitled to vote, but may not hold office in the Association. A retired member may not use the titles “audiologist” or “speech-language pathologist”. Contact the office for a retired membership form.

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  • Honorary Members

    Honorary Members are individuals who have been designated by the Association in recognition of their contribution to the professions. Honorary Members are exempt from paying dues.

Full Members are members in good standing who have completed a degree in speech-language pathology or audiology from a university program recognized by the Provincial Council of the Association and who meet the other requirements for full membership set out in the bylaws.

Reduced hours
Members who work less than 800 hours per year can apply under this category to pay a reduced membership fee. Indicate on your Speech and Hearing BC/SAC renewal form that you are requesting reduced hours or email the Speech and Hearing BC office.

Students who are enrolled in a Canadian university program may apply through SAC.

Membership in both Speech and Hearing BC and SAC is free. If you are currently a student and are wishing to upgrade to a Full Member, please contact SAC.

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Speech and Hearing BC welcomes Communication Health Assistants to become members of the Association. We recognize the important role of our colleagues and believe your membership leads to a strong and integrated organization.

Benefits of becoming a member include:

  • Receiving the quarterly publication “Vibrations,” including news about local events.
  • Reduced fees for attendance at the annual conference.
  • An opportunity to collaborate with other Communication Health Assistants on issues of importance.

Note: SAC membership is required before applying to Speech and Hearing BC.

To be eligible, a professional must be a full member of Speech and Hearing BC and agree in writing that he or she will no longer be employed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist and has no intention of re-entering the workforce. A retired member need not meet the continuing education criteria or maintain membership in SAC. A retired member may attend meetings and is entitled to vote, but may not hold office in the Association. A retired member may not use the titles “audiologist” or “speech-language pathologist”. Contact the office for a retired membership form.

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Honorary Members are individuals who have been designated by the Association in recognition of their contribution to the professions. Honorary Members are exempt from paying dues.

Fee Table

In accordance with the bylaws, Speech and Hearing BC is a joint member province with SAC. This means that all members are required to first apply to SAC for membership.

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Membership Type
Annual Fee
Plus 5% GST
Total
Full Member
$165.00
$8.25
$173.25
Reduced Hours* (less than 800 hrs per year)
$111.38
$5.57
$116.95
Retired Member
$35.00
$1.75
$36.75
Life Members & Honorary Members
$0
$0
$0
Supportive Personnel+ Application Fee
$90.00 + $35.00
$6.25
$131.25
Reduced Hours Supportive Personal
$63.00
$3.15
$66.15
Affiliate
$109.00
$5.45
$114.45
Student Member
Free with SAC membership
Free
First year working after being a student member for SLP/AUD
$82.50
$4.13
$86.63
First year working after being a student member for supportive personnel
$45.00
$2.25
$47.25

A Late Fee: $35.00 + GST = $36.75 applies to all applications received after March. Support Personnel are charged a one-time initial Speech and Hearing BC application fee because they do not have joint membership with SAC. All other applicants pay the application fee directly to SAC.

*Note: If you wish to apply for reduced hours or fees, you have an opportunity to do this at renewal time. When you receive the Speech and Hearing BC/SAC renewal form, the Speech and Hearing BC portion of the form has a section to request reduced hours.

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