The following are links to three important speech-language pathology organizations.

The College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM) – The provincial regulatory body for speech-language pathologists and audiologist. All practicing clinicians must be a registered CASLPM member.

caslpm.ca

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) – The Canadian national advocacy and clinical credentialing body for speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

www.sac-oac.ca

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) – The American national advocacy and clinical credentialing body for speech-language pathologists and audiologist – many Canadian speech-language pathologists and audiologists who trained in the United States are credentialed by ASHA.

www.asha.org

Speech-language pathologists in Manitoba must register with the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Manitoba (CASLPM) and complete annual continuing education work to ensure that their skills meet current standards of practice. Many speech-language pathologists in Manitoba also have a clinical credential through the Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). This optional credential requires the successful completion of a national standardized exam. As SAC notes, the credential is both nationally and internationally recognized. Practitioners with this credential may use the designation SLP (C), or S-LP (C). Others are credentialed through ASHA.

Other formal credentials or educational courses that a speech-language pathologist in Manitoba may have completed are optional. These are normally meant to enhance knowledge in a specific area of treatment. Managing clinician Caitlin Buchel is a registered CASLPM member, Vice President of the CASLPM board, has her clinical credential through SAC, and continues to complete a variety of additional courses in rehabilitative speech–language pathology. All other clinicians working for the Buchel Speech & Language Group are registered CASLPM members, with some holding additional credentials. All participate in regular professional development activities and continuing education.

It is important to know about the clinician who will be treating you, before you begin private speech-language pathology.

Although all registered speech-language pathologists in Manitoba can provide a range of basic services, there are important differences between them. Many private and public practitioners will focus on one or more areas of treatment, and on particular client groups. Although the Buchel Speech & Language Group is a full-service, private, speech-language pathology practice, each of the group’s clinicians works in specific areas. For example, Caitlin Buchel focuses on the areas of stroke and brain injury rehabilitation, neuro-degenerative disorders, the treatment of voice disorders, and the area of fluency. When you contact us for services, we will match you with the most appropriate clinician.

As in other health care professions, clinical focus benefits clients. The detailed knowledge that comes with this focus helps provide the best possible care and treatment results. In addition, this helps clinicians understand important differences between their treatment groups and others. Finally, their comprehensive knowledge can benefit a treatment team including other health care providers.

Public speech-language pathologists work in the public health care system at facilities like hospitals, health care centres, and personal care homes, and schools.

Private speech-language pathologists work independently of the public system on a fee-for-service basis. Many speech-language pathologists in Manitoba will split their professional time, working as both public and private practitioners.

Unit 104 11 Evergreen Pl, Winnipeg

(204) 231-2165

No, our speech-language pathologists are only registered to work in Manitoba. We are able to provide limited services to Manitobans that live part time in Ontario. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions regarding our services outside of Manitoba.