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Current and Qualified: The Continuing Competence Program

Organizations that hire College members employ professionals who are accountable for their actions and dedicated to enhancing their practice in an ongoing way. The College’s Continuing Competence Program (CCP) ensures that members remain current in their practice. The CCP requires members to engage in self-assessment and goal-setting on an annual basis to ensure that they continue to learn and develop as professionals throughout their careers. What is the CCP? The CCP is a quality assurance…

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Q&A: How Do I Determine Whether a Candidate Is Registered with the College?

The College encourages employers, as part of the hiring process, to check a candidate’s registration status on our Online Register. This is the best way to determine whether the candidate is registered with the College. As mandated by the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998, the College maintains a register that can be accessed on the College’s website. The Online Register lists all registered social workers (RSWs) and registered social service workers (RSSWs)…

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College Phone System Down

The College is currently experiencing issues with its phone system. We are unable to make outbound calls or receive inbound calls. We are working to address the issue and will notify stakeholders as soon as more information becomes available. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience.

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Canada Post Service Disruption

Canada Post has announced that customers may experience minor delays in mail service as a result of rotating strike action beginning Monday, October 22, by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. The College advises all stakeholders to anticipate delays in sending and receiving mail. We will post updates to the home page of our website in the event that the situation changes.

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2018 Educational Forums

The College is pleased to announce that this year’s Educational Forums for members will be taking place at the following locations: North Bay: October 11, 2018Kingston: October 25, 2018 The Forums, which are held each year at different cities across Ontario, are part of the Glenda McDonald Educational Series. This initiative is in response to members who want to stay connected with the College but are unable to attend the Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED)…

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College Response to the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee Report

The article below was originally sent to College members as an eBulletin in June 2018. The Office of the Chief Coroner has notified the College of the results of a review by the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee (DVDRC) and sought the College’s support in implementing one of its recommendations. This eBulletin seeks to assist in implementing the DVDRC’s recommendation by: Sharing the findings of the DVDRC with members. Reminding members of their professional obligations…

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