WHAT KIND OF TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO BECOME A SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST?
The majority of S-LPs practicing in Canada have a Master’s degree specializing in Speech-Language Pathology. As well as formalized university education, S-LPs have hundreds of clinical hours (i.e. internships) under the direct supervision of qualified S-LPs before obtaining a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. In order to become and maintain certification with the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), S-LPs must obtain a minimum number of continuing education hours every year. The (C) beside S-LP denotes certification with CASLPA. The (BC) denotes membership with the British Columbia Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (BCASLPA). To find out more about the profession, you can visit: www.caslpa.ca or www.bcaslpa.bc.ca.
