How Do I Become an Audiologist or Speech Language Pathologist?
Education:
Audiologists are required to have a master's degree in science with a major in audiology; speech-language pathologists are required to have a master's degree in science with a major in speech-language pathology.
Licensing
To practice as an Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist or Hearing Instrument Practitioner in BC, you must be registered with the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. Registration requires specialized training/education and successful completion of exams administered by the College.
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Certification
Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC), provides ‘Clinical Certification’ of both audiologists and speech language pathologists. SAC Clinical Certification requires the appropriate Master’s degree from an accredited university and successful completion of the SAC clinical certification exam. Although certification is voluntary, it significantly assists in your application for licensing.
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