Professional Practice 

CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook sets out minimum standards of professional practice and conduct for members of the OCSWSSW. more

CONTINUING COMPETENCE PROGRAM

The primary purpose of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is to promote quality assurance with respect to the practice of the professions of social work and social service work, and to encourage members to enhance their practice in an ongoing way. more

PHIPA TOOLKIT

On November 1, 2004, the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) came into force. The purpose of PHIPA is to provide consistent and comprehensive rules governing the collection, use, retention, disclosure and disposal of personal health information in the custody and control of health information custodians. more

PRACTICE GUIDELINES

The College created the following practice guidelines for members which came into effect September 1, 2009: Custody and Access Assessments, Medication Practices and Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Youth. more

PRIVATE PRACTICE

Members frequently contact the Professional Practice Department with questions about what the College requires of members opening a private practice. more

REGULATION OF PSYCHOTHERAPY 

Bill 171, the Health System Improvements Act, 2007 amends a number of Acts, including the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and also includes new Acts, such as the Psychotherapy Act which establishes the new College of Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists of Ontario. more

SWSSWA AMENDMENT: USE OF THE TITLE "DOCTOR"

Effective October 1, 2010, the amendment to the SWSSWA will permit a member of the College who holds an earned doctorate in social work, to use the title “doctor”, a variation, abbreviation or an equivalent in another language in the course of providing or offering to provide, in Ontario, health care to individuals, if he or she complies with certain conditions. more 

PRACTICE NOTES

Practice Notes is a regular feature in the College's newsletter Perspective. It is designed as an educational tool to help Ontario social workers, social service workers, employers and members of the public gain a better understanding of recurring issues dealt with by the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. more

SCOPES OF PRACTICE

In 2006, the College embarked on a project to develop a Scopes of Practice Position Paper for the professions of social work and social service work. more