The College is pleased to provide registrants with the following information to support their practice.
In this update:
- 2026 CCP required resources
- NEW – Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP)
- SAPP information sessions
2026 CCP Required Resources
The Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is a mandatory requirement for all College registrants except those in the retired class of registration. This includes registrants who are not currently practising, those in the inactive class and registrants on maternity, parental or sick leave. Annual participation in the CCP is one of the ways that registrants stay current in their practice.
To complete the CCP, registrants are required to:
- Review the Standards of Practice every year.
- Complete a self-assessment.
- Set goals and carry out learning activities based on their self-assessment.
As part of the 2026 CCP, registrants are required to review the following resources:
- The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Practice Guidelines for Consent and Confidentiality with Children and Youth
- Practice Notes: Online Footprint — Professional Integrity Matters
- Practice Notes: Are You Practising in Scope?
- Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
NEW – Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Over the past several years, the College has seen a disturbing rise in sexual abuse-related complaints. Sexual abuse is one of the most egregious ways that registrants can harm clients and breach their professional obligations.
To address this alarming trend, the College has introduced the Sexual Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP). All registrants (except those in the retired class of registration) are required to complete the SAPP as part of their 2026 Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
The SAPP includes seven modules and can be accessed through the College website.
Registrants will review key themes including:
- sexual misconduct;
- abuses of power;
- boundary crossings, and
- slippery slope scenarios.
The program also outlines next steps and how to incorporate these learnings into practice.
The SAPP should take registrants approximately 20 minutes to complete. A certificate of completion is available upon completion, which registrants should save for their records.
Please note that these educational modules contain references to sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care when completing and seek support if needed.
Access the SAPP
SAPP Information Sessions
The College will host two voluntary information sessions to introduce the SAPP to registrants and answer questions about the program.
Important note: These virtual events do not require registration. Registrants will need to create their own calendar reminder. To access the session, click on the event link below for the date you would like to attend at the start time of the session:
For More Information
For questions or inquiries about the CCP, contact ccp@ocswssw.org.
For questions or inquiries about the new Sexual Abuse Prevention Program, including the upcoming information sessions, contact the Professional Practice Department at practice@ocswssw.org.