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Social Worker CE Requirements in Northwest Territories

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Social Worker license in Northwest Territories — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

40CE hours / cycle
3 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Northwest Territories Social Worker requirements
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Social Worker

Social Worker
Regulator: Registrar (Chief of Profession Regulation), Professional Licensing, Northwest Territories Department of Health and Social Services, under the Social Work Profession Act
40hours / credits / 3-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: Both formal and informal activities count; up to 80 excess hours may be carried forward into the next two years

Board notes: NWT Registered Social Workers (RSW) and Licensed Social Workers (LSW) must complete 40 hours of continuing competency activities (a mix of formal and informal activities) per three-year cycle, affirmed by statutory declaration every 3 years. A maximum of 80 excess hours may be carried over into the next two years. Activities must be directly related to, or relevant to, social work practice in the NWT; there are no specific mandated topics. Registrants keep a continuing-competency log sheet for 5 years and may be audited. Governed by the Social Work Profession Act (in force January 1, 2012) and its General Regulations; licensing is administered by the government Registrar.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Social Worker need in Northwest Territories?

A Social Worker must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Northwest Territories.

Are there required CE topics for Social Worker in Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories does not mandate specific CE subjects for Social Worker beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Social Worker CE be completed online in Northwest Territories?

Generally yes — Northwest Territories does not require live or interactive hours for Social Worker, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Both formal and informal activities count; up to 80 excess hours may be carried forward into the next two years.

What else should Social Worker renewals know in Northwest Territories?

NWT Registered Social Workers (RSW) and Licensed Social Workers (LSW) must complete 40 hours of continuing competency activities (a mix of formal and informal activities) per three-year cycle, affirmed by statutory declaration every 3 years. A maximum of 80 excess hours may be carried over into the next two years. Activities must be directly related to, or relevant to, social work practice in the NWT; there are no specific mandated topics. Registrants keep a continuing-competency log sheet for 5 years and may be audited. Governed by the Social Work Profession Act (in force January 1, 2012) and its General Regulations; licensing is administered by the government Registrar.

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Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.