SAC works hard to promote the important role S-LPs, audiologists and communication health assistants play in the Canadian healthcare and education systems. Each year, we produce various resources and tools to empower our members and associates to help spread the word about their professions. We have also embarked on numerous advertisement campaigns and regularly represent communication health issues on Parliament Hill.
SAC’s Professional Development Program provides quality professional development opportunities for audiologists, speech-language pathologists and communication health assistants. In addition to SAC Conferences and The SAC Audiology Event, we offer a number of in-person workshops and web-learning opportunities throughout the year. All online SAC PD is FREE for members and associates. We also publish the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA).
SAC members and associates can purchase $5 million in professional liability insurance for only $55 per year through our partnership with BMS. BMS has expanded their offerings to include $2 million in coverage for only $50 per year. This coverage can cost up to $700 a year for non-SAC members and associates!
The Personal has partnered with SAC to offer our members and associates discounts on home, auto, travel and pet insurance. Personal health & dental insurance is soon to come.
SAC is the leading provider of professional development, resources and current research for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and communication health assistants in Canada.
SAC provides discounts from various partners, including A.T. Still University and ASHA, to help you with your continuing education needs.
There are many exclusive programs and discounts available to SAC members and associates.
SAC members and associates receive free access to several subscription-based journals.
The SAC Mentorship Program connects students and new graduates with experienced speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Every year, SAC awards scholarships to student associates pursuing careers in communication health through the SAC Scholarship Program.
SAC’s Clinical Research Grants aim to increase the clinical evidence base in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology in Canada. Each year, SAC may award up to two grants of $5,000 each.
The professions of speech-language pathology and audiology are constantly evolving and advancing, and this would not be possible without the tireless work of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants.
SAC recognizes the immense contribution our members and associates make to their professions and communities, and wants to celebrate this dedication and determination.
The directory is available for potential clients to connect with S-LPs and audiologists in their area. Members in the Find a Professional Directory can now add the cities and provinces where they practice – a complimentary benefit included with membership.
