Communicative Disorders Assistant

Train to Support Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

Northern’s Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) program equips students with the specialized knowledge and hands-on experience needed to support licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Audiologists in a wide range of clinical and virtual care settings. As a CDA, you'll play a critical role in helping individuals improve their communication and hearing abilities.

What You’ll Learn in the CDA Program

This career-focused program provides a strong foundation in speech, language, and hearing sciences, preparing students to deliver supportive therapy under the supervision of qualified professionals. Core areas of training include:

Hands-On Experience Through Clinical Practice and Placement

Students benefit from direct clinical experience in Northern’s on-site speech, language, and hearing clinic, where they work with real clients in supervised sessions. In the final semester, students participate in a full-time field placement, applying their skills in professional settings such as:

Career Opportunities for CDA Graduates

Graduates of the Communicative Disorders Assistant program are qualified to work as supportive personnel in communication and hearing healthcare. Potential roles include:

Employment settings include:

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a degree or equivalent qualification in communication disorders, linguistics, human anatomy and physiology, social sciences, or human services.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: At least 6.5 overall PTE: Minimum score of 61 TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in Writing and Speaking Duolingo English Test: Score of at least 130
Refund Policy

If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.

LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD

  • The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.

❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal

  • If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:

    • You will get a full refund.

  • If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:

    • $2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.

  • It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.

✅ Withdrawal Refunds

  • If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.

  • If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.

  • Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.

  • If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.

⏳ Deferral Policy

  • You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.

  • For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $100
  • LOA Deposit: $2,500
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $18,549
  • Total Tuition Fee: $18,549
  • Course Duration: 1 year
  • Credentials: Graduate Certificate
  • Intake: September 2025
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Checklist

  • Copy of passport

  • All academic transcripts

  • All academic certificates

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

  • CV/Resume

  • Letter of Intent

  • Emergency Contact details:
    • Name:
    • Email ID :
    • Contact no. :
    • Relation with student:

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

  • Canadian Address:

  • Canadian Contact No:

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