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Revisions to the Practice Guidelines for Medication Practices Appendix: Administration of Naloxone

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to announce that College Council recently approved the revision to the Appendix on the administration of Naloxone, which forms part of the Practice Guidelines for Medication Practices available on the College website. 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 process. Please view the revised Practice Guidelines…

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Council Highlights for December 1, 2023

John Fleming, Council Chair, provided his report to Council. Denitha Breau, RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, presented her report to Council. The report provided updates under each strategic priority in the College’s Strategic Plan and included information about the following: an update on the launch of the College’s new database and renewals; registrant-base data including registration stats by electoral districts; recent outreach in Thunder Bay; and the recent Educational Forum. Council reviewed the Statement…

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College Launches Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative – Register for Informational Webinar

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is pleased to share that its Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative will launch in the upcoming 2024 renewal period. Through the Equity and Inclusion Data Initiative, College registrants are invited to share how they self-identify on a voluntary basis as part of their annual renewal of registration. This initiative is the College actioning our commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion and recognizing that…

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Message from the Registrar and CEO

Insights and Collaboration with Social Work and Social Service Work Employers The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) recently held a virtual webinar for employers located in northern Ontario. The webinar was a wonderful opportunity to continue working collaboratively with employers. The College’s Director of Complaints and Discipline, Richelle Samuel, Registration Manager, Susanne Pacheco, and Registrant and Renewal Manager, Paul Cucci, facilitated the webinar. The webinar focused on titles and…

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A Better Tomorrow, Today: Candies Kotchapaw’s Journey to Amplify the Global Black Experience

Nurturing young Black minds to excel in their endeavours was always at the forefront of Candies Kotchapaw’s professional ambitions.  Instead of waiting for change to happen, she broke new ground to create systems of support to help guide and inspire current and future generations of young Black leaders.  INITIAL PURSUITS  Candies Kotchapaw, MSW, RSW, was born in Jamaica, and it was upon immigrating to Canada with her family at the age of 14 that she…

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Revised Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice – What Employers Need to Know

Earlier this fall, the College finalized revisions to its Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, which is now available to view on the College’s website!  The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice was revised following a robust consultation process to ensure that updates reflect societal changes and the current practice landscape, with a further focus on public benefit. The changes affect ALL social workers and social service workers, regardless of their employer or…

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FAQs – Social Work and Social Service Work Titles and Designations

As an employer, it is your responsibility to perform due diligence when hiring a social worker or social service worker. The College regularly receives notices from employers about individuals who were hired to work with vulnerable populations as social workers or social service workers, only to find that they are not registered with the College. The College also receives notices of individuals using false names during and after the hiring process. Many of these serious issues…

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Election Results for Social Work Vacancy on Council in District No.2

On Friday, November 3, 2023, the elected members of Council voted on who would fill the Council vacancy for the social work category in Electoral District No. 2. The following registrant is the candidate who received the greatest number of votes: Daniel Afram, RSW Daniel will join Council for the remainder of the term, until the next election in District No. 2, in May 2026. Role of Council Members Council governs and sets the policy direction…

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2023 Educational Forum

The Educational Forums are part of the College’s Glenda McDonald Educational Series. These half-day events are an excellent opportunity for registrants to stay connected with the College and gain valuable knowledge through the following agenda: College Update Panel Discussion: Supporting Clients with Care and Competence Through Intimate Partner Violence Panel Discussion Question Period https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpoP3QRH_zA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWqdQA20nw0 In addition to a College update from Denitha Breau RN, MSN, MBA, Registrar and CEO, the Educational Forum will include…

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MESSAGE FROM THE REGISTRAR AND CEO 

THE COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO REGISTRANT ENGAGEMENT  I am delighted to address you in the fall issue of Perspective as the incoming Registrar and CEO at the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College).  As I move into this new role, I want to reaffirm the College’s commitment to listening to registrants and ensuring that College decisions are guided by registrants’ lived experiences. The College strives to foster a two-way dialogue with…

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We Want Your Feedback: Employer Practices Related to Registration/Renewal Fees

The College is conducting a brief survey to gain insights into employer practices related to registration fees for social workers and social service workers. Your input is invaluable to us, and we would greatly appreciate your participation. To participate in this short two-minute survey, please click here. Your responses will remain confidential. We believe that your insights will help the College gain a better understanding of employer practices for social work and social service work…

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – REVISED CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE NOW AVAILABLE

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) is excited to share that the revised Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice were recently approved by College Council and are now available to view on the College’s website!  REVISIONS TO THE CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE  The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice were revised following a robust consultation process to ensure that updates reflect societal changes and…

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