Communicative Disorders Assistant
Program Information
This Ontario Graduate Certificate program is designed for students who wish to work as a Communicative Disorders Assistant in a supportive capacity with a qualified speech-language pathologist and/or audiologist. This 12-month program runs from September to August and prepares graduates to design and implement programming based on the assessments and treatment plans outlined by qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
The CDA profession is not governed by a regulatory body or college therefore there is no accreditation pathway for our program. Lambton College itself is an accredited college and our CDAS program is recognized by the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada as having met or exceeded the association’s standards.
Experiential Learning
Students in the Communicative Disorders Assistant program have opportunities to participate in clinical observations within a variety of populations from infancy to geriatrics. These partners include: Pathways, Bluewater Health and the EarlyON Child and Family Centres. This exposure happens before the students participate in placements.
Guest speakers who work in the field or represent family members speak to students regularly to provide a well-rounded view of the impacts of communicative disorders.
Students also participate in two clinical placements - learn more about placements.
This program is recognized by the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada (CDAAC).
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed, at minimum, a post-secondary diploma or degree with emphasis on communication disorders, linguistics, human anatomy, physiology, social sciences, or human services. Applicants are required to submit a transcript of their post-secondary diploma and/or degree.
The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
Technology Requirements
In order to keep pace with the requirements of each and every course in your program, it is mandatory to own a reliable laptop to complete tests and assignments.
Costs
Tuition Fees
For more information regarding tuition, please contact international@lambtoncollege.ca.
| Term | Amount |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | $6,914.72 |
| Term 2 | $6,524.84 |
| Term 3 | $6,524.84 |
| Total | $19,964.40 |
Tuition fees are estimates and are subject to change each academic year. Fees do not include books (unless specifically noted), supplies or living costs.
Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market; to change the pathways third-party certification bodies; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.
Additional Fees
A Sampling of Additional Costs associated with Placement
Toronto - Total Expense column is based on two months of expenses
| Expenses | Per Month | Total Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Rent - Shared Accommodations Rent - One Bedroom |
$500 - $700 $1,000 |
$1,000 - $1,400 $2,000 |
| Groceries | $400 | $800 |
| Utilities - Hydro, Water, Heat | $100 | $200 |
| Telephone, Internet, Cable | $70 | $140 |
| Public Transit | $121 | $242 |
| Laundry | $24 | $48 |
| Total | $1,252 - $1,715 | $2,504 - $3,430 |
Sudbury - Total Expense column based on two months of expenses
| Expenses | Per Month | Total Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Rent - Shared Accommodations Rent - One Bedroom |
$450 - $650 | $900 - $1,300 |
| Groceries | $400 | $800 |
| Utilities - Hydro, Water, Heat | $90 | $180 |
| Telephone, Internet, Cable | $70 | $140 |
| Public Transit | $72 | $144 |
| Laundry | $24 | $48 |
| Total | $1,106 - 1,306 | $2,212 - $2,612 |
Brantford - Total Expense column is based on two months of expenses
| Expenses | Per Month | Total Expense |
|---|---|---|
| Rent - Shared Accommodations Rent - One Bedroom |
$500 - $600 | $1,000 - $1,200 |
| Groceries | $400 | $800 |
| Utilities - Hydro, Water, Heat | $90 | $180 |
| Telephone, Internet, Cable | $70 | $140 |
| Public Transit | $60 | $120 |
| Laundry | $24 | $48 |
| Total | $1,144 - $1,244 | $2,288 - $2,488 |
