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Changes to the Registration Regulation: What You Need to Know

November 10, 2017August 10, 2022

As announced in an August eBulletin, the long-awaited amendments to the Registration Regulation, O. Reg. 383/00 were approved by the government and will come into effect on January 1, 2018. (more…)

The Importance of Remaining Competent in Your Practice:
The CCP

November 10, 2017April 14, 2025

As social workers and social service workers, you are required to complete the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) on an annual basis in order to remain current in your practice. (more…)

3 Ways to Connect with the College on Social Media

November 10, 2017August 9, 2022

Over the last couple of years the College has worked hard to enhance its social media presence. As of October 1st, the College had 779 followers on Twitter and 2,110 followers on LinkedIn. (more…)

Membership Renewal: An Important Reminder

November 10, 2017March 11, 2024

Keeping your membership current is important. College membership demonstrates your commitment to professional, ethical, qualified and accountable practice. Your membership says something important about the professions of social work and social service work as a whole, and also about you as an individual practitioner. (more…)

Employer Roundtable Brings College to Thunder Bay

November 10, 2017August 9, 2022

On June 27, the College successfully hosted its first employer roundtable in Thunder Bay. (more…)

Council Highlights for May 9-10, 2017

November 10, 2017August 4, 2022

Council meeting highlights for May 9-10, 2017. (more…)

New Council Roster for 2017/18

November 10, 2017August 9, 2022

OCSWSSW President Shelley Hale, RSSW (centre) poses with Vice-President Déirdre Smith, Public Member (L) and Vice-President Thomas Horn, RSW. (more…)

Practice Notes: Professional and Ethical

November 10, 2017August 4, 2022

Practice Notes is designed as an educational tool 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 Professional Practice Department and the Complaints Committee that may affect everyday practice. (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Shana Barnim

November 10, 2017August 9, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Nathalie Beauchamp-Brown

November 10, 2017August 9, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Discipline Decision Summary – Lynette Heywood

November 10, 2017August 9, 2022

The Discipline Committee’s Decision and Reason for Decision is published pursuant to the Discipline Committee’s penalty order. The College publishes summaries of decisions and/or provides links to full-text, neutralized versions of its decisions. (more…)

Message from the Registrar

November 10, 2017January 7, 2022

Welcome to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers’ inaugural Employer Communiqué! Employers are important stakeholders of the College and we are pleased to be reaching out to you. As an employer of registered social workers and registered social service workers, you have taken an important step in ensuring that your employees have met specific entry-to-practice requirements, are bound by a code of ethics and standards of practice, engage in ongoing learning…