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Courtesy Register Regulated Member

2023-05-15T09:14:06-06:00

Courtesy Register Regulated Member About this category: Required for speech-language pathologists and audiologists from outside of Alberta who will be providing professional services in Alberta for a limited number of specific purposes. A complete listing of the acceptable purposes for courtesy registration is available here. These regulated members may use the protected titles of their profession. Granted only for the time you need to complete the professional services in Alberta, up to a combined total of twelve months. The cross-provincial practice agreement between Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists who are fully registered in [...]

Courtesy Register Regulated Member2023-05-15T09:14:06-06:00

General Register Regulated Member – Non-Practicing

2023-05-15T09:10:27-06:00

General Register Regulated Member – Non-Practicing About this category: 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. To be a member under this category, you must: Hold a master’s degree, or equivalent[1], in speech-language pathology or audiology. Meet the good character and English language proficiency requirements [...]

General Register Regulated Member – Non-Practicing2023-05-15T09:10:27-06:00

General Register Regulated Member – Practicing

2023-05-15T09:05:16-06:00

General Register Regulated Member – Practicing About this category: 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. To be a member under this category, you must: Hold a master’s degree, or equivalent[1], in speech-language pathology or audiology. Meet the current qualifications, good [...]

General Register Regulated Member – Practicing2023-05-15T09:05:16-06:00

Former or Honourary Member

2023-05-15T09:14:31-06:00

Former or Honourary Member About this category: For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who are no longer active in their practice (e.g., retired). 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. To be a member under this category, you must: 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 [...]

Former or Honourary Member2023-05-15T09:14:31-06:00

Regulated Membership Categories

2024-09-09T15:53:58-06:00

There are three categories under this type of membership: General Register Member a. Practicing (i.e., holding a practice permit) b. Non-Practicing (i.e., not holding a practice permit) Courtesy Register Member a. General Register Regulated Member – Practicing About this category: 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. [...]

Regulated Membership Categories2024-09-09T15:53:58-06:00

Time Required to Process Registration Applications

2026-02-11T13:06:10-07:00

The length of time required for a registration decision will vary, but in general, is as follows: Applicant Type Approximate Minimum Length of Time Required to Process Application* Graduates of a Canadian Accredited Program (not registered with another SLP/audiology regulatory body in Canada). 1 - 2 weeks New Graduates of a United States (US) American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Accredited Program Variable but typically within 2 - 3 weeks Canadian Labour Mobility - Applicable if you are moving to practice in Alberta and are currently registered in a fully practicing regulated membership category in any Canadian province. All Canadian [...]

Time Required to Process Registration Applications2026-02-11T13:06:10-07:00

Regulated Members Whose Currency Hours Continue to Fall Short of Requirements Post-Supervision

2026-01-08T15:43:32-07:00

If you successfully complete a supervised practice period and demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the Registrar, but again fall below the minimum currency threshold of 1250 hours at the time of your next registration renewal, you can choose to either: Complete additional supervised practice as outlined above on this webpage in the “Regulated Members Who Have Practiced Greater Than 50 Hours and Less Than 1250 Hours in the Previous Five Years” section, or Be referred to the practice assessment phase of the Continuing Competence Program and submit records for review by January 31 of the year for which you [...]

Regulated Members Whose Currency Hours Continue to Fall Short of Requirements Post-Supervision2026-01-08T15:43:32-07:00

Regulated Members Who Are ≤ 50 Hours Short of the 1250 Hour Requirement

2023-05-19T10:29:20-06:00

Regulated members who are ≤ 50 hours short of the 1250-hour threshold will be given the option of either: completing a supervised practice period of a minimum of 18 hours duration, or obtaining an attestation of competence, in a form prescribed by the Registrar, from their employer or from a colleague who is also an ACSLPA regulated member of the same profession.  NOTE: The duration of supervised practice may be extended if the Registrar has ongoing concerns regarding competence to practice.

Regulated Members Who Are ≤ 50 Hours Short of the 1250 Hour Requirement2023-05-19T10:29:20-06:00

Regulated Members Who Have Practiced Greater Than 50 Hours and Less Than 1250 Hours in the Previous Five Years

2025-05-15T15:23:35-06:00

If, as a regulated member, you have completed some practice within the past 5 years (i.e., >50 but <1250-hour requirement), you will be required to complete a supervised practice period based on the extent of your hours deficiency. The number of hours will be determined using the following formula: *where 450 hours refers to the length of supervised practice period that is typically required of regulated members or applicants who have not accrued any practice hours over the preceding five-year period (the typical “maximum” supervised practice period). NOTE: The duration of supervised practice may be extended if there is ongoing [...]

Regulated Members Who Have Practiced Greater Than 50 Hours and Less Than 1250 Hours in the Previous Five Years2025-05-15T15:23:35-06:00

Regulated Members Who Have Not Practiced for A Period of Greater Than Five Years

2023-05-19T10:27:43-06:00

Regulated members who have not practiced at all within the 5-year period prior to their renewal or application will be expected to complete a 450-hour supervised practice re-entry requirement (roughly the equivalent of three months of full-time work) and will also be expected to successfully complete an entry to practice exam, as prescribed by the Registrar. NOTE: The duration of supervised practice may be extended if the Registrar has ongoing concerns regarding competence to practice.

Regulated Members Who Have Not Practiced for A Period of Greater Than Five Years2023-05-19T10:27:43-06:00
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