Student Associates Hub

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Becoming a Student Associate

Embarking on a career in speech-language pathology or audiology is an exciting journey. Now is the perfect time to join your professional community. 

As a student associate of SAC, you will be part of a national association dedicated to providing you with the essential resources, support, and networking opportunities to excel in your field.

Latest Updates

SAC’s new Student Advisory Group, chaired by Alexandra Grillo, Director-Student, has officially launched. The first meeting took place on Thursday, November 20, to begin shaping priorities for the year ahead. The group brings together student representatives from speech-language pathology and audiology across Canada to provide insight, strengthen student engagement, and support the development of student-focused resources. The SAC Student Advisory Group will meet quarterly to advise SAC and ensure student voices are clearly reflected in our initiatives and planning.

Joining SAC

As a Student Associate you have access to SAC’s benefits at no cost during your studies.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in a Canadian or international full-time graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology, whether at the master’s or doctoral level, and students enrolled in a recognized Canadian communication health assistant program, are eligible for SAC’s free Student Associate membership.

As a bonus, students graduating in the current year are eligible for up to one year of free professional liability insurance!

*Proof of enrollment for the current academic year is required.

Quick Links

Student Benefits
Student Initiative Grant
Scholarships
Member Practice Networks
Professional Development
Mentorship Program
Get Working! Tips and Tricks for Finding your First Speech-Language Pathology Job (2021)
So You’re an Audiologist.. Now What? (2021)
Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)
Professional Liability Insurance (PLI): What is it and Why Do I Need It? (2015)
The College Complaints Process: How to Prevent a Complaint and How to Navigate One When It Happens (2017)
Interested in becoming an Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologist or Communication Health Assistant in Canada? 
  • International?  Do infographic on order of steps – contact Regulator BEFORE SAC.  SAC does not provide licensure…..

As a Student Associate you have access to SAC’s benefits at no cost during your studies.

Eligibility

Students currently enrolled in a Canadian or International full-time professional graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology, whether at the master’s or doctoral level, are eligible for SAC’s free Student Associate membership. Additionally, students enrolled in a recognized Canadian communication health assistant program are also eligible for this free membership. 

  • Join/Renew 
  • Flowchart/Infographic
  • Becoming S-LP Evonne doc (EN/FR)

Students

Joining the Profession

Interested in becoming an Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologist or Communication Health Assistant? 

  • Academic Programs – Speech-Language and Audiology
  • Academic Programs – Communication Health Assistants
  • Presentation to Schools
  • Flowchart/Infographic
Benefits for new/first year students

Graduating to New Practitioners

Benefits for 2nd/3rd year students and new practitioners

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