Communicative Disorders Assistant

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Program description - May 2026

If you are interested in working in an active environment where you will have an opportunity to impact the quality of life for children and adults with communication disorders, this one-year (3 terms) Ontario College Graduate certificate program is well suited for you.

Communicative disorders assistants play a key role in supporting speech-language pathologists and audiologists to implement and monitor established treatment programs, support screening and assessment of hearing and speech function, and maintain equipment or therapy materials used to facilitate communication skills. Through a combination of theory lectures, immersive simulation experiences, highly engaging hands-on small group lab learning with specialized equipment in our state-of-the art hearing instrument specialist lab, you will be able to develop the knowledge, practical skills and judgement required to carry out treatment plans developed by registered speech-language pathologists or audiologists.

Meaningful field placement experiences are integrated into the program to help you translate theoretical knowledge from the classroom into applied practice within a workplace setting. At the completion of this program, you will be well prepared for employment in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, adult rehabilitation and children's treatment centres, long term care facilities or, in private speech or audiology clinics, school boards, day cares and retail hearing specialist services.

Conestoga is proud to be recognized by the Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada. Students and graduates of this program are eligible for membership with CDAAC, the only organization dedicated to Communicative Disorders Assistants across Canada.

Program details

Code: 1622
Start: May 2026
Campus: Kitchener – Doon
Delivery: In person
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
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    Tuition & fees

    Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025. ​Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.

    1 Term

    Canadian

    International

    Tuition
    $2957.19
    $7922.00
    Ancillary Fees
    $870.19
    $1420.09
    Total Fees
    $3827.38
    $9342.09

    Canadian fee details

    Description Spring 2025
    Program Tuition Fee (ACR) $2957.19
    Administration Fee $25.00
    Capital Development Fee $84.22
    CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
    CSI Association Fee $102.00
    CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
    CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
    CSI UPass Fee $118.97
    Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
    ONE Card Fee $7.50
    Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
    Student Services $86.00
    Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
    CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
    CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
    CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
    Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
    Term Total $3827.38

    *The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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    International fee details

    Description Spring 2025
    Grad. Cert. Program Tuition $7922.00
    Administration Fee $25.00
    Capital Development Fee $84.22
    CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
    CSI Association Fee $102.00
    CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $174.90
    CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
    CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
    CSI UPass Fee $118.97
    Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
    ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
    ONE Card Fee $7.50
    Recreation/Athletics Fee $70.50
    Student Services $86.00
    Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
    CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
    CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
    CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
    Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
    Term Total $9342.09

    *The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.

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