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Registered Social Worker CE Requirements in Prince Edward Island

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

25CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Prince Edward Island Registered Social Worker requirements
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Registered Social Worker

Registered Social Worker
Regulator: Prince Edward Island Social Work Registration Board (PEISWRB)
25hours / credits / 1-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: No more than half of the annual hours (maximum 12.5 hours/year) may be met through self-directed learning (Continuing Education Policy s.3.4).

Board notes: Minimum 25 hours of continuing education per year per the PEISWRB Continuing Education Policy (s.2.3). CE must address at least one of six content areas (e.g., social work practice, ethics, research, administration/management, theory) per s.3.1. No more than half of hours may be self-directed learning (s.3.4). Records must be retained for three years. Requirement is annual (1-year cycle).

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Registered Social Worker need in Prince Edward Island?

A Registered Social Worker must complete 25 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Prince Edward Island.

Are there required CE topics for Registered Social Worker in Prince Edward Island?

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

Can Registered Social Worker CE be completed online in Prince Edward Island?

Generally yes — Prince Edward Island 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 more than half of the annual hours (maximum 12.5 hours/year) may be met through self-directed learning (Continuing Education Policy s.3.4)..

What else should Registered Social Worker renewals know in Prince Edward Island?

Minimum 25 hours of continuing education per year per the PEISWRB Continuing Education Policy (s.2.3). CE must address at least one of six content areas (e.g., social work practice, ethics, research, administration/management, theory) per s.3.1. No more than half of hours may be self-directed learning (s.3.4). Records must be retained for three years. Requirement is annual (1-year cycle).

Other Prince Edward Island licenses
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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.