Licensing process in Manitoba

These professions are regulated in Manitoba by the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association.

Note: The association conducts the licensing process in English only. Thus, all requested documents must be translated into English.

To practise audiology or speech-language pathology in Manitoba you must:

• have a master's degree or equivalent in audiology or speech-language pathology
• be registered with the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association

You must complete the following steps:

STEP 1: Contact the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association and tell them you are an internationally educated audiologist or speech-language pathologist and want to hear more on how to become licensed to practise in Manitoba.

Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association
2 - 333 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3J9
Phone: 204-453-4539
Fax: 204-477-1881
E-mail: office@msha.ca
Website: msha.ca

STEP 2: Complete the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association application form to apply for provisional registration.*

You must submit the following:

• completion of 350 clinical clock hours (submitted by educational facility)
• criminal record check and child abuse registry check
• completed transcript breakdown form
• transcripts (assessed by a recognized credential assessment agency** if you did not graduate from a recognized North American university program with a master's degree)
• application fee: C$31.50

If the above documents are not in English, notarized translations are required.

STEP 3: When requirements have been met and fees paid, you may practise as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Manitoba.

Other information

Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association annual membership fee is C$325.

* Once you have been approved for provisional registration you must work under the supervision of a fully registered member of the Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association for up to one year.

** For more information on credential assessment services visit cicic.ca.

Language: As part of your work, you are required to have intermediate or advanced English language skills in the four basic language areas - listening, speaking and reading and writing comprehension. Therefore, you should be able to:

• participate in discussions of a complex nature
• share your thoughts clearly
• understand technical documents
• write reports in English with confidence

Revised October 2011

Assistance for newcomers in Manitoba

• Communication and bridging programs for professionals
• Financial help to pursue professional licence
• Recent immigrants talk about how they found jobs in the health field