As Registrar and CEO for the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), I wanted to take this opportunity to remind members of the various factors to consider as the Ontario government implements its revised COVID-19 Response Framework.
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) would like to remind all members that now is the time to begin to work on their 2021 Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
Read MoreOver the last year, the College’s Complaints and Discipline Team has seen an increase in complaints related to sexual abuse allegations. This trend is of great concern to the College and warrants serious consideration on the part of both College members and employers.
Read MoreThe Ontario government recently announced that it was extending the stay-at-home order for the majority of public health regions across the province to ensure the continued health and safety of Ontarians.
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) has launched a recruitment process in search of a Deputy Registrar.
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share the following updates and resources to support members’ practice.
Read MoreOn Thursday, May 27, 2021, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) will hold an election for registered social workers and registered social service workers in Electoral District No. 4.
Read MoreThe College would like to remind all members who have not yet renewed their membership for 2021 to do so online on or before January 31, 2021 to avoid the late fee penalty.
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is providing an update in light of the province’s most recent announcement, as part of our ongoing commitment to providing College members and other stakeholders with updates related to the impact of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on its draft appendix to the Practice Guidelines on Medication Practices regarding the administration of Naloxone. These guidelines were developed to assist members and employers in interpreting and applying the College’s Standards of Practice with respect to medication practices.
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