Audiologist
Working in Ontario
Audiologists assess hearing, prescribe and fit hearing aids and other assistive listening devices, and provide training for their use. Some audiologists also dispense hearing aids.
In Ontario, the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario regulates the profession of audiologists. You can contact the College to learn about the steps you must take to become registered in this profession.
Getting Help
Entry to practice requirements: You can find information on how you can practise as a regulated audiologist and speach-language pathologist in Ontario on HealthForceOntario.
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HealthForceOntario offers a number of services to health professionals, including a recruitment centre and jobs listing service.
Bridge training programs: If you are qualified in your profession but new to Ontario, you may benefit from a bridging program. Bridging programs help qualified immigrants move more quickly into their professions without duplicating what they have already learned.
University of Toronto - Standardized Patient Program
Improving Medical Literacy: An Assessment and Training Program
Participants in this project will have their listening, speaking, writing and reading skills assessed.
The project includes a 40-hour language training program with online and in-class work.
This project builds on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario’s Communication and Cultural Competence project.
Contact: Lynn Russell, Project Manager
Phone: (416) 967-5547
E-mail: l.russell@utoronto.ca
Website: www.utoronto.ca
Regulatory Body
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario
3080 Yonge St., Suite 5060
Toronto, ON M4N 3N1
Phone: 416/975-5347
Toll Free (in Ontario) 1-800-993-9459
Fax: 416/975-8394
Email: caslpo@caslpo.com
Website: www.caslpo.com
Learning More
Visit the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists website.
Visit the Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists website.
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