Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, c. 19

• Jurisdiction: Ontario

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991

S.O. 1991, CHAPTER 19

Consolidation Period: From June 3, 2021 to the e-Laws currency date.

Last amendment: 2021, c. 25, Sched. 25, s. 6.

Definitions

1 In this Act,

“College” means the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; (“Ordre”)

“Health Professions Procedural Code” means the Health Professions Procedural Code set out in Schedule 2 to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991; (“Code des professions de la santé”)

“member” means a member of the College; (“membre”)

“profession” means the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology; (“profession”)

“this Act” includes the Health Professions Procedural Code. (“la présente loi”) 1991, c. 19, s. 1.

Health Professions Procedural Code

2 (1) The Health Professions Procedural Code shall be deemed to be part of this Act. 1991, c. 19, s. 2 (1).

Terms in Code

(2) In the Health Professions Procedural Code as it applies in respect of this Act,

“College” means the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario; (“ordre”)

“health profession Act” means this Act; (“loi sur une profession de la santé”)

“profession” means the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology; (“profession”)

“regulations” means the regulations under this Act. (“règlements”) 1991, c. 19, s. 2 (2).

Definitions in Code

(3) Definitions in the Health Professions Procedural Code apply with necessary modifications to terms in this Act. 1991, c. 19, s. 2 (3).

Scope of practice

3 (1) The practice of audiology is the assessment of auditory function and the treatment and prevention of auditory dysfunction to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment auditory and communicative functions. 1991, c. 19, s. 3 (1).

Idem

(2) The practice of speech-language pathology is the assessment of speech and language functions and the treatment and prevention of speech and language dysfunctions or disorders to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment oral motor or communicative functions. 1991, c. 19, s. 3 (2).

Authorized acts

4 In the course of engaging in the practice of audiology, a member is authorized, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations imposed on his or her certificate of registration, to prescribe a hearing aid for a hearing impaired person. 1991, c. 19, s. 4.

College established

5 The College is established under the name College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario in...