Registered Social Worker CE Requirements in New Brunswick
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Registered Social Worker (RSW) license in New Brunswick — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Registered Social Worker
- Mandatory NBASW Ethics, Standards and Guidelines TrainingPracticing and non-practicing members must complete the NBASW Ethics, Standards and Guidelines training on the periodic cycle set by NBASW; the training counts toward CPE hours. Specific hour value not fixed in the CPE policy.
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How many CE hours does a Registered Social Worker need in New Brunswick?
A Registered Social Worker must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in New Brunswick.
Are there required CE topics for Registered Social Worker in New Brunswick?
Yes. New Brunswick requires the following CE topics for Registered Social Worker: Mandatory NBASW Ethics, Standards and Guidelines Training.
Can Registered Social Worker CE be completed online in New Brunswick?
Generally yes — New Brunswick 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: No cap on distance/home study - all 40 hours may be earned through ASWB-approved distance-learning training; no live/in-person minimum is imposed..
What else should Registered Social Worker renewals know in New Brunswick?
Registered social workers and social work technicians must document 40 hours of approved continuing professional education (CPE) each year, per NBASW By-laws sections 7.9.0 and 7.9.1 and the NBASW Continuing Professional Education Policy. The cycle is annual. Activities fall into Group A and Group B categories (e.g., Group B includes peer study, supervision/mentoring, and NBASW board/chapter/committee involvement). A mandatory NBASW Ethics, Standards and Guidelines training applies to both practicing and non-practicing members. Documentation may be subject to audit.