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Key Facts: CETP-SLP Exam

2026 exam dates: March 10, July 7, November 10.

Fee: CAD 1,325 including tax.

170 MCQs, four options each.

Time: 3 hours 45 minutes.

Exam centre and live remote proctoring options.

CETP-SLP is an official Canadian entry-to-practice exam required by provincial regulators. Current 2026 dates include March 10, July 7 and November 10, with enrollment windows December 15-January 15, April 7-May 7 and August 10-September 10. The exam has 170 four-option MCQs in 3 hours 45 minutes and costs CAD 1,325 including tax effective April 1, 2026.

Sample CETP-SLP Practice Questions

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1In a acute-care referral involving a adult client, a candidate is managing phonological disorder versus articulation disorder in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Differentiate a rule-based sound pattern problem from isolated motor production errors
B.Delay phonological disorder versus articulation disorder decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for phonological disorder versus articulation disorder without client-specific reasoning
D.Document phonological disorder versus articulation disorder only after services have ended
Explanation: Differentiate a rule-based sound pattern problem from isolated motor production errors is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
2In a community follow-up involving a older adult, a candidate is managing developmental language disorder in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Use standardized and functional evidence to identify expressive and receptive language impact
B.Delay developmental language disorder decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for developmental language disorder without client-specific reasoning
D.Document developmental language disorder only after services have ended
Explanation: Use standardized and functional evidence to identify expressive and receptive language impact is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
3In a school or workplace consultation involving a paediatric client, a candidate is managing aphasia classification in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Link fluent output with poor comprehension to a receptive aphasia profile
B.Delay aphasia classification decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for aphasia classification without client-specific reasoning
D.Document aphasia classification only after services have ended
Explanation: Link fluent output with poor comprehension to a receptive aphasia profile is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
4In a virtual visit involving a family caregiver, a candidate is managing dysarthria features in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Recognize motor speech impairment affecting respiration, phonation, resonance or articulation
B.Delay dysarthria features decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for dysarthria features without client-specific reasoning
D.Document dysarthria features only after services have ended
Explanation: Recognize motor speech impairment affecting respiration, phonation, resonance or articulation is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
5In a rural access scenario involving a new graduate practitioner, a candidate is managing childhood apraxia of speech in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Consider inconsistent errors, disrupted transitions and prosodic disturbance
B.Delay childhood apraxia of speech decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for childhood apraxia of speech without client-specific reasoning
D.Document childhood apraxia of speech only after services have ended
Explanation: Consider inconsistent errors, disrupted transitions and prosodic disturbance is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
6In a interprofessional case conference involving a internationally educated applicant, a candidate is managing voice disorder red flags in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Refer for laryngeal medical assessment before direct voice therapy when indicated
B.Delay voice disorder red flags decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for voice disorder red flags without client-specific reasoning
D.Document voice disorder red flags only after services have ended
Explanation: Refer for laryngeal medical assessment before direct voice therapy when indicated is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
7In a new-client assessment involving a team member, a candidate is managing dysphagia physiology in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Relate coughing after thin fluids to possible airway invasion risk
B.Delay dysphagia physiology decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for dysphagia physiology without client-specific reasoning
D.Document dysphagia physiology only after services have ended
Explanation: Relate coughing after thin fluids to possible airway invasion risk is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
8In a post-discharge review involving a client with access barriers, a candidate is managing augmentative communication in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Match AAC access method and language system to motor, sensory and cognitive needs
B.Delay augmentative communication decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for augmentative communication without client-specific reasoning
D.Document augmentative communication only after services have ended
Explanation: Match AAC access method and language system to motor, sensory and cognitive needs is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
9In a family meeting involving a community program lead, a candidate is managing fluency disorder in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Assess stuttering frequency, avoidance, impact and communication participation
B.Delay fluency disorder decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for fluency disorder without client-specific reasoning
D.Document fluency disorder only after services have ended
Explanation: Assess stuttering frequency, avoidance, impact and communication participation is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.
10In a quality-review scenario involving a regulated professional, a candidate is managing hearing loss impact in an entry-to-practice speech-language pathology scenario. What is the best next action?
A.Account for auditory access when interpreting speech and language development
B.Delay hearing loss impact decisions until a non-clinical administrator reviews the file
C.Use a generic plan for hearing loss impact without client-specific reasoning
D.Document hearing loss impact only after services have ended
Explanation: Account for auditory access when interpreting speech and language development is the safest choice because entry-to-practice exams emphasize competent application, client context, risk management and professional accountability.

About the CETP-SLP Exam

Practice questions for the current Canadian Entry-to-Practice Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. The source row used the former CASLPA wording; current official sources use Speech-Language & Audiology Canada and CETP Exams.

Exam sponsor: Speech-Language & Audiology Canada. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

CETP-SLP is a competency-based Canadian entry-to-practice examination with 170 MCQs over 3 hours 45 minutes, split into 90-question and 80-question parts, including independent and case-based items.

Time Limit

3 hours 45 minutes

Passing Score

Minimum pass scores are determined with each sitting of the exam.

Exam / Certification Fees

CAD 1,325 including tax effective April 1, 2026

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: See official reports or provincial regulator updates when available. Pass rates can vary by sitting and candidate pathway. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20-30%

Knowledge Expert

Foundational professional knowledge applied to entry-level practice.

35-45%

Clinical Expert

Assessment, interpretation, intervention planning and clinical reasoning.

5-15%

Communicator

Therapeutic communication, counselling and information sharing.

3-7%

Collaborator

Team-based and interprofessional care.

3-7%

Advocate

Access, participation, safety and client-centred advocacy.

3-7%

Manager

Service organization, prioritization, resources and quality improvement.

5-15%

Professional

Ethics, regulation, boundaries, competence and accountability.

Preparing for the CETP-SLP Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum pass scores are determined with each sitting of the exam.
  • Assessment: CETP-SLP is a competency-based Canadian entry-to-practice examination with 170 MCQs over 3 hours 45 minutes, split into 90-question and 80-question parts, including independent and case-based items.
  • Time limit: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: CAD 1,325 including tax effective April 1, 2026 Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
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CETP-SLP: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the SLP role blueprint and national competency profile.
2Practise case-based dysphagia, language, speech, voice, fluency and AAC decisions.
3Review ethics, documentation and provincial regulation.
4Time practice for two-part exam pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What replaced CASLPA wording?

Current official materials refer to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada and CETP Exams.

How many questions are on CETP-SLP?

There are 170 MCQs split into 90-question and 80-question parts.

How long is the exam?

The exam lasts 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Can passing alone authorize practice?

No. Registration with the provincial regulator is still required.

What item types appear?

The exam uses stand-alone and case-based four-option MCQs.