A Career as a Speech-Language Pathologist Can Take You Anywhere
Overview
Salary Range
$83,266 – $110,301
Recommended High School Courses
High School Diploma or equivalent
English 40S or French 40S
Math 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus)
Biology 40S
Chemistry 40S
Physics 40S
Please inquire with
individual programs for more
information on required courses.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are skilled professionals with specialized knowledge and clinical training in communication and swallowing disorders. This includes assessing and treating problems with how patients speak and understand language, read and write, how our voices sound, and how we chew and swallow food and/or liquid.
Role Requirements
- Speech-language pathologists work in different environments, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, and long-term care facilities.
- Speech-language pathologists work collaboratively with other disciplines to support patient care goals.
- Speech-language pathologists work eight-hour shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Skills and Abilities
Clear Communicator
Problem Solver
Team Player
Calm Under Pressure
Educational Programs
A Master’s degree is required to practice speech-language pathology in Canada. There is currently no training program in Manitoba, but there are twelve universities in Canada that offer a speech-language pathology program:
*offered in French