How membership with CASLPA benefits you:

A National Voice for Your Profession
Your Voice
Discount Programs
Scholarship Programs
Premium rates for Professional Liability and other Insurance
Website
Publications and communication
Clinical Certification Program
Awards
Professional Development and Networking

Join CASLPA

A National Voice for Your Profession
Representing audiology and speech-language pathology nationally…

• Vision - The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists ... the national voice and recognized resource for speech-language pathology and audiology.
• Mission - The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists…supporting and empowering our members to maximize the communication and hearing potential of the people of Canada.
  

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Your Voice
Make a difference, get involved…

• Student members may hold office as the National Student Advisor on the Board of Directors upon meeting the qualifications set out in the by-laws.
• In each Canadian S-LP and Audiology University program, a CASLPA student representative is elected. The CASLPA student representative will voice student's interests and concerns to the National Student Advisor who will then relate them to the Board of Directors. Student representatives meet regularly by conference call.
  

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Discount Programs
Offering you savings…

• CASLPA student members receive 50% discount on their CASLPA membership fees in the first year of full membership after graduation.
• " CASLPA has signed partnership agreements with several companies, ASHA, Nelson Education Ltd., GoodLife Fitness, MBNA Canada and Hotel Management International to provide CASLPA student members with significant savings and discounts.
• CASLPA student members can take advantage of reduced conference fees to attend CASLPA's annual national conference.
• Student members can choose to receive mailings and services from one of the joint membership provinces/territories, at no additional cost. CASLPA has joint membership agreements with some provincial/territorial associations and you will be granted student membership in the joint provincial/territorial association you select.
  

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Scholarship Programs
Supporting you as you prepare for your career…

• " CASLPA student members have access to more than $18,000 in student scholarships. CASLPA has three scholarship categories offering a minimum of 17 scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,500. Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in speech-language pathology or audiology. For scholarship details and application forms click here.
  

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Premium rates for Professional Liability and other Insurance
Covering you interests…

• A large membership base allows CASLPA to negotiate the best possible rates for you on a variety of insurance packages including professional liability with Aon, home and auto with TD Insurance Meloche Monnex and life and extended health with Manulife Financial.

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Website
Providing you easy access to information…

• Student members have access to a student section of CASLPA's Website. The student features a chat forum where students can ask questions, post thoughts on curricula, clinical placements or other topics, interact with one another, share tips on studying and even seek career or other advice from professionals who will monitor the forum. Student members also have access to CASLPA's regular website features: career opportunities, resources including information sheets and position papers, coming events, an online membership directory and survey results (salary survey, membership survey…).
  

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Publications and communication
Keeping you informed…

• Student members receive an electronic version of CASLPA's professional quarterly journal, the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA). CJSLPA publishes clinical, educational and research articles, clinical practice and technical notes, review of professional resources and commentaries on professional issues.
• Communiqué, CASLPA's quarterly newsletter, provides a forum for the exchange of information between CASLPA members.
• CommunE-cate, our monthly e-news bulletin, features a Student Speak section and updates members on association news.
• Get all the latest news about CASLPA and the professions on

  Facebook: tinyurl.com/caslpaonfacebook
  Twitter: twitter.com/CASLPA
  YouTube: youtube.com/user/CASLPA

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Clinical Certification Program
Striving for excellence…

• Receive updated information on how to become certified through CASLPA's clinical certification program. A student membership with CASLPA gives you eligibility to write CASLPA's clinical certification exam. Clinical certification is the highest professional standard as set by the national association of your peers. Clinical certification gives you the confidence as a new clinician that you have the necessary background, core knowledge and decision-making ability to work as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist.
  

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Awards
Recognizing your achievements…

• CASLPA student members are eligible for the Student Excellence Awards and the Isabel Richard Student Paper Award. For detailed information and application forms click here. Winners of the awards receive complimentary CASLPA conference registration. The awards are given during the banquet at the CASLPA annual conference.
  

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Professional Development and Networking
Continuing education and networking opportunities…

• The 2012 CASLPA conference is being held in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador from May 9 to May12. Several webcast sessions from previous CASLPA annual conferences are available on CASLPA's website.
• CASLPA brings a world of learning to your fingertips with online learning opportunities.
• Check out monthly workshops and conferences on the "coming events" section of the CASLPA website.
• Facebook.com - Join the CASLPA student group on Facebook. Network with your peers across the country.
  

 

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