Offered by Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Canada, Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Diploma is a diploma in Speech & Language Therapy programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Speech & Language Therapy
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year diploma prepares students to work as Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants, supporting Speech-Language Pathologists in the assessment and treatment of communication disorders. Coursework covers treatment delivery, development of therapy materials, documentation, screening procedures, and administrative duties across healthcare and educational settings. The first nine courses are shared with the Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant program, allowing students to combine credentials or transfer toward further study. The program is offered on-site at the Medicine Hat campus or online, with intakes in Fall (in-person and online) and Winter (online only). Graduates work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists in hospitals, schools, and community clinics, assisting with client care and program delivery under professional supervision. Admission follows a high school, mature-student, or transfer route with specified English and science course prerequisites.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: High school applicants need a high school diploma with ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%), Biology 30 (minimum 60%), and two additional 30-level subjects, one of which must be a 30-level science, Math 30-1, or Math 30-2 (minimum 60%). Mature students need ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%) and Biology 30 (minimum 60%). Transfer students need ELA 30-1 or equivalent plus Biology 30 or an equivalent post-secondary lab science.
