Fee Schedule

Application/Reinstatement Fees

For first-time registrants and reinstatement of former registrants.
The application fee is non-refundable.

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

Registration

When an application is approved for a new member and/or a reinstating member, the fee is:

• $55 X the number of months remaining in the year of registration; must be registered for the month in which employment commences.

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

Courtesy Registration

Some conditions and exemptions apply. Please refer to section 12.0 of the
ACSLPA Registration Handbook for the procedures and fee information.

• • Registration Purposes 1 through 4 – No Charge
  • Registration Purposes 5 through 9 – $200

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

General Registration Renewal

A Practice Permit is issued and required for speech-language pathologists and audiologists working in clinical, administrative, teaching or research settings, including those volunteering in their profession in Alberta.

Must be renewed online prior to 11:59 PM MST December 31 of the renewal year *

It is against the law to work in Alberta without a current practice permit. If you miss the deadline of 11:59 PM MST on December 31, your registration will be cancelled, you will be subject to the application/reinstatement fee of $220, and you will be ineligible to practice in Alberta until you have a current practice permit.

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

Administration Late Fee

*Administration Fee for Renewal After General Registration Renewal Deadline.
(Applicable if renewed online after 11:59 PM MST December 1 of the renewal year)

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

Non-Practicing Renewal

For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who are not active in their practice
(example: maternity leave). These members do not hold a Practice Permit, and may not practice.

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

Honourary Renewal**

For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who are no longer active in their practice
(example: retired). These members do not hold a Practice Permit, and may not practice.

**For 2024 renewal, a fee of $50 will be implemented to renew as an Honourary Member**

Non-Practicing to General Registration

For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who were non-practicing and want to return to practice and receive a practice permit for the remainder of the registration year. The fee is:

• $40 X number of months remaining in the year of registration (in addition to the Non-Practicing Registration Fee paid during renewal); must have a Practice Permit for the month in which employment commences.

Note: 

• Applications to change status must be made in advance.
• Status change requests are made online through the Member Portal.
• Allow a minimum of two weeks to process.
• Non-practicing members must verify that they meet current qualification hours and PLI requirements to change to General Registration status.

*See ‘Other Fees‘ that may apply.

General Registration to Non-Practicing or Honourary

For speech-language pathologists and audiologists who no longer need a practice permit for the remainder of the registration year. Complete ACSLPA website forms to apply.

A refund may be available if you will not be returning to practice in Alberta for the remainder of the registration year:

• • If the request is received prior to March 31 of the registration year – $150 refund
  • If the request is received on April 1 to June 30 of the registration year – $75 refund
  • If the request is received after June 30 of the registration year – No refund

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• Payment Processing Fee (applies to any payments other than credit card or e-transfer).

• Payment change fee (to change payment card or method)

• Non-member documentation fee (up to 4 documents)

• Statutory Appeals and Reviews in accordance with the Health Professions Act
  (Fee will be refunded if the outcome of the statutory appeal or review overturns the original decision.)

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