该计划使学生能够在各种服务环境和人群中与注册的言语病理学家或听觉病学家一起工作，以支持他们。该程序基于对语音，语言和听力障碍的解剖和生理方面以及对干预和编程的必要技能的深刻理解。重点是让毕业生做好在语音语言病理学家或听觉病学家指导下进行筛查和补救计划的准备。全面的，基于能力的现场布置为学生提供了发展和练习这些技能的机会。
This program prepares students to work in a supporting capacity with registered Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists in a variety of service settings and populations. Upon graduation, students will: Have a thorough understanding of normal and abnormal functioning of all aspects of human communication. Have a basic introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis and its relevance in the field of communication disorders. Be able to apply a range of intervention approaches for communication disorders in both adult and pediatric populations. Work effectively in an assistive capacity with speech-language pathologists and audiologists, implementing recommended intervention programs. Communicate and collaborate effectively with professionals in related disciplines. In order to prepare students for their careers in the field of communication disorders, the CDA program is focused on preparing our graduates to develop their clinical and professional skills. The CDA program provides: hands-on, real-world learning experiences practical content delivered by practicing clinicians in the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology dynamic and engaging teaching style theoretical background in anatomical and physiological aspects of speech, language and hearing disorders as it relates to day-to-day work of a CDA two full-time field placements (490 hours) opportunities for developing teamwork, collaboration, organization and communication skills Many of our graduates find work as a CDA in a range of agencies. Some of our graduates continue their studies at the college or university level in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or related fields (e.g. Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Hearing Instrument Specialist).