Registered Social Worker CE Requirements in Manitoba
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Registered Social Worker license in Manitoba — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Registered Social Worker
- Formal Activities (direct learning) — 40 hMinimum 40 of the 75 hours must be Formal Activities; the remaining 35 hours may be formal or informal. The Indigenous, EDI, and Standards/Ethics content below falls within these 40 formal hours.
- Social work with Indigenous Peoples — 8 hRequired within the 40 Formal Activity hours.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion — 8 hRequired within the 40 Formal Activity hours.
- MCSW Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics — 4 hRequired within the 40 Formal Activity hours.
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How many CE hours does a Registered Social Worker need in Manitoba?
A Registered Social Worker must complete 75 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Manitoba. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for Registered Social Worker in Manitoba?
Yes. Manitoba requires the following CE topics for Registered Social Worker: Formal Activities (direct learning) (40 h); Social work with Indigenous Peoples (8 h); Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (8 h); MCSW Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics (4 h).
Can Registered Social Worker CE be completed online in Manitoba?
Generally yes — Manitoba does not require live or interactive hours for Registered Social Worker, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Up to 35 of the 75 hours may be Informal (self-directed) Activities. Self-assessment and learning-plan completion is capped at a maximum of 2 informal hours per CCP cycle year..
What else should Registered Social Worker renewals know in Manitoba?
75 hours of Continuing Competence Program (CCP) activities are required over the 3-year reporting cycle (current cycle 2025-2028), of which a minimum of 40 hours must be Formal Activities. A portion of the Formal Activities must be direct learning activities. New members must complete the MCSW Ethics e-Learning within their first 12 months (claimable for a maximum of 2 CCP hours). Members log hours in the Member Portal CCP log and retain documentation for 5 years in case of audit.