Message from the Registrar and CEO

At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), we are dedicated to protecting the public. A concept that I have shared broadly with registrants and other interested parties is the importance of regulating with kindness, which is key to transforming the way the College protects the public. By infusing the concept of regulating with kindness into our regulatory framework, we not only foster a more human approach to regulation by…

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New Online Booking System for Workplace Presentations and Practice Consultations Now Available!

The College is excited to announce a new online booking system to request workplace presentations and practice consultations with the Professional Practice Department. This new system will streamline requests to consult with the Professional Practice staff about an ethical or practice dilemma that registrants are facing. Through the online booking system, employers and registrants can select specific areas of focus for their practice consultation, including: the Continuing Competency Program (CCP); out-of-province practice; and general consultation.…

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What Employers Need to Know about the Administration of Naloxone

The College is pleased to share the following information with employers to ensure they are up to date with the guidance around the administration of Naloxone. In December 2023, College Council approved the revision to the Appendix on the administration of Naloxone, which forms part of the Practice Guidelines for Medication Practices. The revisions to the Appendix on the administration of Naloxone clarifies that College registrants with the appropriate training can administer Naloxone without a formal delegation…

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2024 Annual Meeting and Education Day

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is happy to announce that it will be holding its virtual Annual Meeting & Education Day (AMED) on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.  Employers are encouraged to share this great educational opportunity with their social work and social service work staff members. College registrants can use their attendance at this year’s AMED towards their 2024 Continuing Competence Program (CCP). WHAT TO EXPECT AT…

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The Power of Conversation in Psychotherapy With Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW

Starting a conversation is always the first step towards making progress, says Roxanne Francis, MSW, RSW.  For over 15 years, Roxanne, a registered social worker, acclaimed psychotherapist and renowned international speaker, has profoundly impacted countless lives through the power of conversation. Her passion for initiating dialogue was sparked by pressing societal issues, such as inadequate mental health resources and gaps of representation in the profession.  “My love of people drew me to the field of…

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Practice Notes: What Clients Are Sharing With The College

Practice Notes is an educational tool designed 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 College’s Professional Practice Department and Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. The notes offer general guidance only and College registrants7 with specific practice inquiries should consult the College, since the relevant standards and appropriate course of action will vary depending on the…

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Employer Resources

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfil its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Privacy Toolkit The Online Register Mandatory Reports Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Information for Employers Employer Quiz Perspective Newsletter For more resources, please visit the College’s new Resource Room.

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