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The Wave | March 2025 Issue
Welcome to the first issue of our new monthly email update for registrants—The Wave! We’re streamlining our communications to be more relevant, timely, and impactful. This monthly update replaces CASLPO’s semi-annual ex.press newsletter and consolidates key updates into one easy-to-read format.
We hope you find The Wave helpful and informative! At the bottom of this email, you’ll find a short survey where you can share your feedback on our registrant communications.
In this issue:
You have until March 26 to provide input on CASLPO’s revised Consent & Capacity Standards, revised Documentation Standards, and the new Draft Practice Standards for Speech-Language Pathology Intervention.
These principle-based standards focus on professional judgment rather than specific actions, ensuring they remain relevant, adaptable, and applicable across all practice settings— including in-person, community, and virtual care.
Your feedback will help refine the standards to better protect the public and guide professionals. Plus, reviewing them and completing the survey(s) earns you Continuous Learning Activity Credits (CLACs) for the 2025 SAT.
On February 25, CASLPO sent emails with detailed information and links to the surveys.
For questions, contact Dana Prutschi, Director of Professional Practice and Quality Assurance, at [email protected].
Learn more and complete the surveys
CASLPO is committed to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in healthcare. As part of this effort, we are excited to continue our DEI E-Forum series in partnership with the College of Opticians of Ontario (COO).
Join us for "Towards Accountable Action on Equity, Allyship, and Peacemaking in Healthcare," a two-part virtual series featuring Tecumseh/Dr. Ed Connors and Dr. Stephanie Nixon.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about meaningful allyship and peacemaking.
As we shared in the February 2025 issue of ex.press, CASLPO is closely monitoring Health Canada’s recent approval of Apple’s hearing test and hearing aid features for use with compatible software and AirPods Pro 2 earbuds.
We’ve been consulting with interested parties to assess how these changes may impact regulation in Ontario. To address questions from registrants and the public, we have created an FAQ now available on the CASLPO website.
Audiologists play a key role in helping the public understand different hearing technologies and providing patient-centred guidance. For additional support, audiologists can review CASLPO’s guidance: Practice Advice – Service for Over-the-Counter and other Non-Prescribed Hearing Aids.
For questions, contact Samidha Joglekar, Deputy Registrar, at [email protected].
Read our FAQ on OTC hearing aids
We're working on developing the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan and engaging with system partners, employees, registrants, and other interested parties to gather insights on opportunities that may shape CASLPO’s future.
To inform this process, we conducted surveys and partnered with a research firm to collect and analyze the feedback. We appreciate the valuable input received and will continue refining the plan. Once approved by the CASLPO Board, the final Strategic Plan will be shared publicly later this year.
The Outstanding Achievement in Regulation Award celebrates those who go above and beyond to support CASLPO’s mission and protect the public. Board members, non-board members, or staff can nominate individuals who have made significant contributions to the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology in Ontario.
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| Yvonne Wyndham (left) receives an Outstanding Achievement in Regulation Award from Brian O'Riordan, former CEO and Registrar of CASLPO | Jennifer Anderson (right) receives an Outstanding Achievement in Regulation Award from Pam Millett, CASLPO Board Chair | Jimena Torres-Valencia (right) receives an Outstanding Achievement in Regulation Award from Pam Millett, CASLPO Board Chair | ||
| Yvonne Wyndham (SLP) served as a professional member of the Board since 2015, completing three terms. She contributed to seven of the nine Board committees, chaired key committees, was on special task forces for multiple committees, and spent three years on the Executive Committee. Her commitment to fairness, equity, and strong regulatory practices has had a lasting impact. Yvonne will continue her committee work as a non-Board member. |
Jennifer Anderson joined the Board in 2015 and played a key role on eight committees. She served as Vice-Chair for three years and Chair for two, leading CASLPO through challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, attempts to harmonize regulatory practices across Canada, and the implementation of the CETP exam. Her thoughtful leadership and commitment to good governance earned her this well-deserved recognition. |
Jimena Torres-Valencia has been a dedicated leader in regulation since joining the Board in 2003. She contributed significantly to the Inquiries, Complaints, and Reports Committee (ICRC) and the Patient Relations Committee, applying her keen attention to detail and deep understanding of working in the public interest. Practicing in Northern Ontario, she also brought valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of serving diverse patient populations in the region. |
These outstanding professionals have made a lasting impact on CASLPO and continue to inspire others. Thank you for your dedication to strong regulation and public protection!
View the past award recipients
We want to hear from you! CASLPO is conducting a short survey to gather your feedback on how we communicate with registrants. Your input will help us improve the timeliness, relevance, and usefulness of our communications.
This survey will be conducted periodically, with links included in our email communications. Some questions will stay the same to track trends over time, others may evolve to assess new initiatives and address emerging topics.
Please take the time to complete this short survey. Your feedback makes a difference!
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This website is intended to provide information to the public and registrants. Should there be difference in documentation previously distributed to CASLPO registrants, it is up to the registrant to source the latest version posted on the CASLPO website. Note: the term "member" and "registrant" are used interchangeably throughout CASLPO's website and documents. Both terms are synonymous with "member" as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, and the Regulations under those Acts.
