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CASLPO has the authority to issue all certificates of practice to audiologists and speech-language pathologists in Ontario. Registrants must renew their certificate annually and must apply to the College if they wish to change their certificate. The College issues the following certificates:
CASLPO’s General Certificate allows a registrant to practice independently as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Ontario. A general certificate is held by most of CASLPO registrants.
Learn more about the General Certificate
The Initial Certificate is a temporary registration for newly registered audiologists or speech-language pathologists who do not yet meet the professional experience requirements for general registration. It allows them to practice in Ontario under a mentor’s guidance while completing CASLPO’s Mentorship Program.
Learn more about the Initial Certificate
A Non-Practising Certificate allows you to maintain your registration with the College while you are not practising as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist. A Non-Practising Certificate is suitable for audiologists or speech-language pathologists taking a break from their careers for a full registration period or for those not working in their field.
Learn more about the Non-practising Certificate
CASLPO’s Academic Certificate allows audiologists or speech-language pathologists who may not engage in direct patient care, to maintain their registration while contributing to the profession through education and research.
Learn more about the Academic Certificate
The Cross Provincial Practice (CPP) Certificate is a temporary license valid for 12 months. It allows registrants in good standing from any of the participating provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick or Saskatchewan to provide up to 200 direct client/patient service hours in Ontario while maintaining full registration in their home province.
Learn more about the Cross Provincial Practice Certificate
An Emergency Certificate is a temporary registration that allows qualified professionals to provide audiology and speech-language pathology services during a declared emergency. It enables rapid entry into the profession to address urgent healthcare needs.
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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.
