Registered Social Worker CE Requirements in Newfoundland and Labrador
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Registered Social Worker (RSW) license in Newfoundland and Labrador — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
Registered Social Worker
- Required credits category (structured activities: accredited courses, conferences, workshops, field instruction, professional education delivery) — 20 hAt least 20 of the 40 credits must fall in the required credits category; the remaining balance may come from either required or elective credits.
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How many CE hours does a Registered Social Worker need in Newfoundland and Labrador?
A Registered Social Worker must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Are there required CE topics for Registered Social Worker in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Newfoundland and Labrador requires the following CE topics for Registered Social Worker: Required credits category (structured activities: accredited courses, conferences, workshops, field instruction, professional education delivery) (20 h).
Can Registered Social Worker CE be completed online in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Generally yes — Newfoundland and Labrador 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: Elective credits (informal/self-directed activities such as reading, self-study, mentoring, in-service, committee work) may make up no more than the balance above the 20 required credits, i.e. a maximum of 20 elective credits per registration year..
What else should Registered Social Worker renewals know in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Registered social workers must complete a minimum of 40 continuing professional education (CPE) credits each registration year (March-February), of which at least 20 must be from the required credits category. CPE is mandated by the Social Workers Act and the NLCSW Standards of Practice and is grounded in the CASW Code of Ethics. Credits are tracked and transferred at renewal through the MyNLCSW online portal. Proration, waiver or deferral may be requested if the 40-credit minimum is not attained. Professional Education Delivery is capped at 10 credits annually; Field Instruction is worth up to 40 credits in the first year and up to 20 credits in subsequent years (halved when shared). No separate mandatory ethics-hours or live/interactive-hours minimum is prescribed.