What is the difference between a regulatory body and a professional association?

 

CASLP-NL

NLASLPA
Purpose
 To protect the public To advocate on behalf of its members and to promote the professions
Membership
 Mandatory Voluntary
Governance
  • Executive elected from among College members
  • Accountable to the public and Government of NL
  • Executive elected by the members
  • Accountable to the members of the association
Roles
  • Establish requirements for entry to practice
  • Develops Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics
  • Establishes Quality Assurance standards for members
  • Advocates and promotes the professions of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
  • Provides continuing professional development opportunities for members