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Employers are advised that all audiologists and speech–language pathologists employed in Nova Scotia, must be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Audiologists and Speech–Language Pathologists. Employers may verify that an individual audiologist is registered with the College by clicking here  to search our audiologist registry. Registration of speech-language pathologists can be verified by clicking   here   to search our speech-language pathologist registry.

Duty to Report

According to the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists Act, s. 28 1(b), should the employment of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist be terminated, or the person resigns because of allegations of professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming the profession, incompetence or incapacity, the employer must report the matter to the College Registrar immediately. The employer must also provide a copy of the report to the person whose employment is terminated.

Ongoing Obligations of the Registrant

To maintain a licence registrants must:

  • Meet the continuing competence program requirements set by the Board. Credits must be earned in 3 or more categories, with a minimum of 5 hours earned in at least 3 categories. The total credits required are 30 over a reporting cycle (typically two years).
  • Practice at least 1000 hours in a 5 year period. Registrants must keep a record of the hours worked in practice that covers at least the immediately preceding 5 years and the College may at any time conduct an audit of this record.
  • Every 5 years, must provide an original copy of a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check dated within 6 months.  A digital criminal records check that can be authenticated is also acceptable.
  • Maintain professional liability insurance (currently, a minimum level of $2 million). Salaried employees may be covered as part of their employment and they must find out from their employer what type of coverage is available within their employment setting.
  • comply with all other requirements of sections 16 and 20 of the Regulations

Complaints

The College is responsible for receiving and addressing complaints regarding the conduct or practice of its registrants.

Complaints filed with the College are voluntary, and may be made regarding any audiologist or speech–language pathologist, regardless of the employment relationship or status. If you are concerned about the practice or conduct of an audiologist or speech–language pathologist, but are unsure whether you wish to file a formal complaint, email the Registrar at registrar@nscaslp.ca . Discussion with the Registrar will assist you in determining whether or not you wish to proceed with a formal complaint, or whether there may be an alternate path to resolving the matter

A formal complaint must be submitted in writing. For more information about how to file a complaint, click here.