Full Member: $180.00 + TAX

1. who hold a graduate degree in Audiology from a Canadian university and/or,
2. who are licensed by a province or territory to practice audiology in Canada.

All applicants for full membership shall submit an official application form to the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) accompanied by the appropriate fees. All applications shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee which shall make a final decision regarding the acceptance of applicants for membership. Any applicant who receives a majority of affirmative votes shall be accepted as a member of the Academy.

The applicant will be notified in writing as to the decision of the Membership Committee. Each full member shall have one vote in all voting matters of the Academy. Full members shall be entitled, subject to the bylaws and rules to:

1. receive notice of, attend and participate in meetings of the Academy and to receive copies of any regular bulletins or publications issued by the Academy,
2. upon election or appointment, hold office; and nominate persons to hold office in the Academy,
3. upon election or appointment, serve on committees of the Academy to the right to vote in all voting matters of the Academy and
4. full membership rights.

Affiliate Member: $125.00 + TAX

Affiliate membership applies exclusively to professionals from related fields that consequently do not hold a degree in audiology. Three members of the Academy must attest to the applicant's qualifications and suitability for Affiliate membership. Affiliate members may not vote or hold office, but shall receive all Academy publications and materials and are entitled to all other benefits of membership. Affiliate members are prohibited from using affiliation with the Academy for the promotion of commercial products or services.

International Member: $84.00 + TAX

International membership applies to those who reside outside of Canada and possess formal academic training and/or clinical or research experience in the area of audiology, or a related field. International members shall not vote or hold office, but shall receive all Academy publications and materials and are entitled to all other benefits of membership.

Retired Member: $84.00 + TAX

Retired membership status applies to those previously licensed to practice audiology in Canada and have left the workforce with no intention of re-entry. Retired members may not vote or hold office, but shall receive all Academy publications and materials and are entitled to all other benefits of membership.

Student Member: $30.00 + TAX

Student membership applies to those who are currently enrolled in a graduate program in Audiology or a related field. The Board of Directors may prescribe reduced fees for student members. Student members may not vote or hold office, but shall receive all Academy publications and materials and are entitled to all other benefits of membership.

Lifetime Members

Lifetime members are full members whose names are entered in the roster of lifetime members. Lifetime membership shall be awarded to persons who have been members of the Academy for 25 consecutive years and who have reached the age of 65. Lifetime members shall be entitled to all the rights of full membership without payment of fees, subject to all the other provisions of the bylaws and the rules.

Honourary Members

Honorary members are those who, upon a majority vote from the Board of Directors, may be received this designation. Honourary membership may be awarded to any person, whether an audiologist or not, in recognition of outstanding service to the Academy, or to the profession of audiology. Honourary members shall not have a vote in the affairs of the Academy, and shall not be subject to dues.

Membership fees must be paid on or before your 12-month anniversary date. For example, if you renewed with or joined CAA on April 1, 2009 your 2010 fee would be due on or before April 1, 2010. If you renew your membership after your renewal date, a $15 late fee will apply.

Refund Policy. Refunds for membership dues are not granted.

For more information, contact CAA.