How to Become an Audiologist and Speech-language Pathologist in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals to work as an audiologist and speech-language pathologist in Newfoundland and Labrador or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
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“In Newfoundland and Labrador, only registrants with the NLCHP and CASLPNL can use the following titles and practice in the following areas.”
From nlchp.ca/colleges/caslp-nl, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 8 steps (1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total)
- Licensed in another province: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 8 done
- 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
- 7 steps without a listed fee
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You complete the Application for Registration in the NLCHP Portal and upload the required documentation.
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“Completion of the Application for Registration in the NLCHP Portal requires you upload the following documentation:”
nlchp.ca/audiologists -
You apply to write the CETP Exam through the SAC website, and graduates from Canadian Accredited Programs may enroll during the exam enrollment period under conditional enrollment.
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“Apply to write the CETP Exam through the SAC website: https://www.sac-oac.ca/joining-the-profession/cetp-exams/writing-the-cetp-exams/. The “conditional enrollment” for graduates from Canadian Accredited Programs as outlined on the SAC website was adopted by the NLCHP, therefore graduates from Canadian Accredited Programs may enroll for the CETP Exams during the exam enrollment period.”
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You provide proof of successful completion of the CETP Exam or the date you will write it.
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“(1) Provide proof of successful completion of CETP Exam (or date of writing)”
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You pay the non-refundable initial application fee and all other associated application fees.
- Initial application fee: $125 (non-refundable initial application fee)
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“Pay a $125.00 non-refundable initial application fee, and all other associated application fees”
nlchp.ca/audiologists
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“(2) Pay a $125.00 non-refundable initial application fee, and all other associated application fees”
nlchp.ca/audiologists - Initial application fee: $125 (non-refundable initial application fee)
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You submit your Mentorship Guidance Contract to CASLPNL.
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“(3) Submit Mentorship Guidance Contract to CASLPNL. For more information: https://caslpnl.ca/pathways-registration”
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You wait for confirmation of general status temporary registration from NLCHP before starting employment.
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“(4) Await confirmation of general status temporary registration from NLCHP before commencing employment”
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You pass the CETP Exam and upload proof of successful completion to the NLCHP Portal, after which your status changes to general status (restricted).
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“(5) Pass the CETP Exam and upload to the NLCHP Portal proof of successful completion. At this point , your status will be changed to general status (restricted).”
nlchp.ca/audiologists -
Once you complete the mentorship requirements you provide the NLCHP with proof of completion, and your status changes to general status.
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“(6) Upon completion of mentorship requirements, provide the NLCHP with proof of completion. At this point, your status will be changed to general status.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists
Listed fees for this route
1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total.
7 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
- Listed time: 1.6 months (only 1 of 3 steps state a time)
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You submit the required documents, including government issued photo ID, a criminal record and vulnerable sector check, proof of the CETP Exam, professional liability insurance, online course certificates, official transcripts, proof of practice hours, and a letter of good standing.
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If you are currently or previously registered in another jurisdiction, you must have a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing sent directly to NLCHP from the regulatory body.
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“Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad -
A registration decision is made no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted, and you can practice once your name is added to the List of Registered Health Professionals.
Time: 50 daysTime source
“A registration decision will be made no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgradSource
“A registration decision will be made no later than 50 business days after all required documentation has been submitted to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Other listed fees
The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.
- Unauthorized Practice Fee: $100 (per day worked without a valid practicing license)
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“Individuals who practice without a valid practicing license will be subject to an *Unauthorized Practice Fee* *($100/per* day worked with no maximum)”
nlchp.ca/registration-renewal/change-of-status
Requirements
Education
You must have official transcripts or proof of education program completion sent directly from your educational institution to the NLCHP.
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“You must have official transcripts/proof of education program completion sent directly from your educational institution to the NLCHP.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Experience
Audiologists must confirm with a letter from their employer that they have practiced 1000 hours in the previous four years.
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“Audiologists must confirm that they have practiced 1000 hours in the previous four years.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgradSpeech-Language Pathologists must confirm with a letter from their employer that they have practiced 1000 hours in the previous four years.
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“Speech-Language Pathologists must confirm that they have practiced 1000 hours in the previous four years.”
nlchp.ca/speech-language-pathologist-2
Police check
You must submit a Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check dated within 6 months of your application date, with originals forwarded to the NLCHP office.
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“The Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check must be dated within 6 months of your application date. The NLCHP requires the original document(s) be forwarded to the NLCHP office via mail or drop off following submission of your application.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Insurance
Audiologists must have professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $2,000,000.
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“Proof of professional liability insurance (PLI) must show your name, dates of coverage, and amount of coverage. Audiologists must have a minimum of $ 2,000,000 PLI”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgradSpeech-Language Pathologists must have professional liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $2,000,000.
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“Proof of professional liability insurance (PLI) must show your name, dates of coverage, and amount of coverage. Speech-Language Pathologists must have a minimum of $ 2,000,000 PLI”
nlchp.ca/speech-language-pathologist-2
Other
You must complete the required online courses, including the jurisprudence course, within 3 months of submitting your application.
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“Certificates of completion are required for the following online courses. Courses must be completed withing 3 months of the date your application is submitted.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgradYou must provide proof that you have successfully completed the Canadian Entry-To-Practice (CETP) Exam.
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“You must provide proof that you have successfully completed the Canadian Entry-To-Practice (CETP) Exam.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Already licensed in another province?
Extra steps
Applicants already registered in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing sent directly from their regulatory body and confirm 1000 practice hours in the previous four years. Source
“Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Provide letter of good standing
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“Individuals currently or previously registered to practice in another jurisdiction must provide a Verification of Registration/Letter of Good Standing (s): These letters must be sent directly to NLCHP from the Regulatory Body.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgradConfirm practice hours
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“Audiologists must confirm that they have practiced 1000 hours in the previous four years.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Exams
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Canadian Entry-To-Practice (CETP) Exam
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“You must provide proof that you have successfully completed the Canadian Entry-To-Practice (CETP) Exam.”
nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.75 | $45.00 | $50.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $33.33 | $46.15 | $59.52 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Compare audiologist and speech-language pathologist licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- College of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of Newfoundland and Labrador (CASLP-NL) – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/colleges/caslp-nl · fetched October 9, 2026
- Audiologists – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/audiologists · fetched October 9, 2026
- Audiologists – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/audiologists-newgrad · fetched October 9, 2026
- Speech-Language Pathologists – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/speech-language-pathologist-2 · fetched October 9, 2026
- Change of Status – NLCHPShapeGroup 11 nlchp.ca/registration-renewal/change-of-status · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as an audiologist and speech-language pathologist in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals is required to practise in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Which exams are required?
Canadian Entry-To-Practice (CETP) Exam.
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