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Under Alberta’s Health Professions Act [pdf], Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation [pdf], and Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Profession Regulation [pdf], registration with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) is mandatory. Only registered members may provide restricted activities specified in the Regulations. This includes those who: Meet identified competency requirements and provide professional services directly to the public Teach the practice of the profession to others Supervise registered members Use the titles and designations: audiologist, AuD, and R.Aud
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Audiologist

Audiologists work with people to prevent, assess, and diagnose hearing and balance issues. They provide treatment, guidance, counselling, and aural rehabilitation. They also teach, manage, and conduct research in the science and practice of audiology.

Contact

Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA)
Suite 620
4445 Calgary Trail NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5R7
Canada

Call: 780-944-1609
Toll-free within Alberta: 1-800-537-0589
Fax: 780-408-3925

Email: admin@acslpa.ca
Website: www.acslpa.ca

Legislation

Under Alberta’s Health Professions Act [pdf], Health Professions Restricted Activity Regulation [pdf], and Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Profession Regulation [pdf], registration with the Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (ACSLPA) is mandatory. Only registered members may provide restricted activities specified in the Regulations. This includes those who:

  • Meet identified competency requirements and provide professional services directly to the public
  • Teach the practice of the profession to others
  • Supervise registered members
  • Use the titles and designations: audiologist, AuD, and R.Aud

What You Need

To register as an audiologist in Alberta, you need:

  • A master’s degree from an approved audiology program or an approved equivalent completed within the last 3 years
  • At least 350 hours of supervised clinical practice hours as part of your educational program
  • Proof of recent education or current professional practice

For details about all registration requirements, contact the ACSLPA or visit the ACSLPA website.

Working in Alberta

Audiologists who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta.

For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the ACSLPA website.

The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.

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