Social Worker CE Requirements in Quebec
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the Social Worker (Travailleur social / T.S.) license in Quebec — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
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How many CE hours does a Social Worker need in Quebec?
A Social Worker must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Quebec.
Are there required CE topics for Social Worker in Quebec?
Quebec 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 Quebec?
Generally yes — Quebec does not require live or interactive hours for Social Worker, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No fixed cap identified; a broad range of admissible activities (courses, conferences, supervision, self-directed learning) may be combined to reach the 30 hours..
What else should Social Worker renewals know in Quebec?
Minimum 30 hours of continuing education related to professional practice per 2-year reference period under the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des membres. Reference periods run April 1 of even years to March 31 (current period April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2028). No dedicated ethics/deontology hours are currently mandated: a one-time deontology training was required of all members until March 31, 2023, after which the obligation ended; the Order now strongly recommends (but does not require) an ethics update. Members declare hours; the Order conducts audits.