Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in MacEwan University, Canada

Speech Language Pathologist Assistant in MacEwan University

The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant major of MacEwan University’s Therapist Assistant diploma prepares you to help children address their communication disorders.

Learn the skills and theoretical knowledge, and gain the practical experience needed to:

• carry out treatment plans
• observe and report patient responses
• schedule activities
• maintain therapeutic equipment

Graduates are fully prepared to make a difference in a client’s communication and/or speech disorder.

Full-time Day or Part-time Online?

Options exist on how you want to complete your diploma. You can complete your diploma via full-time study on-campus in a minimum of two years. Or study part-time online and complete your diploma in a minimum of 3.5 years.

Careers

Over 38,000 Albertans receive assessment or treatment for speech or language difficulties each year. With the increasing sophistication of treatment techniques and the growing needs for speech and language services, the demand for MacEwan graduates continues to grow.

Speech language pathologist assistants are typically employed in:

• schools, day care centres and preschool programs
• regional and community health centres, hospitals and rehabilitation centres
• the private practices of speech language pathologists

Potential careers:

• Language disorders assistant
• Speech language pathologist assistant
• Communication disorders assistant
• Health care assistant
• Rehabilitation services practitioner
• Teacher Assistant
• Special Needs Assistant

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal