Our Mission Statement

The people of Ontario shall have knowledge of, and access to, respectful, effective, high quality audiology and speech-language pathology services provided by competent self-regulated practitioners.

Our Mandate

The purpose of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario is to regulate the professions, in the public interest, and to govern its members in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, and the regulations and by-laws adopted by the College.

Our Objects

  • To regulate the practice of the professions and to govern the members.
  • To develop, establish and maintain standards of qualification for persons to be issued certificates of registration.
  • To develop, establish and maintain programs and standards of practice to assure the quality of the practice of the professions.
  • To develop, establish and maintain standards of knowledge and skill and programs to promote continuing competence among the members.
  • To develop, establish and maintain standards of professional ethics for the members.
  • To develop, establish and maintain programs to assist individuals to exercise their rights under the Health Professions Procedural Code the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991.
  • To administer the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, the Health Professions Procedural Code and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 as it relates to the professions and to perform the other duties and exercise the other powers that are imposed or conferred on the College. Any other objects relating to human health care that the Council considers desirable.

 

CASLPO CORE VALUES

September 12, 2003

The public…is the driving force

The College has a duty to serve and protect the public interest. It is the driving force behind everything we do. We look at the public interest in all our decisions. We regulate, support and assist our members so they can better serve the public.

Quality…is in every aspect

We are committed to providing quality service to the public and our members. We strive to continuously improve.

Innovation…fuels our future

CASLPO is innovative. We develop strategies and services that benefit the public and that help our members make people’s lives better.

Accountability…brings clarity

We are clear on what we are doing, why we’re doing it, and what the outcomes of our decisions will be. We are all accountable to each other and our stakeholders for doing what we say we will do.

Integrity…underpins everything

We are honest and obey all laws. We treat others with dignity and respect. We strive to do the right thing for individuals, members and society in general.

People…are our strength

Our people are our strength. The knowledge, commitment and talent of Council, staff, members, and others drive our success. We understand our individual roles and respect each other. We listen to each other even when we disagree and work together as a team.