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Registered Social Worker CE Requirements in Saskatchewan

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

40CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
ethics required
Full Saskatchewan Registered Social Worker requirements
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Registered Social Worker

Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Regulator: Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW)
40hours / 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 fixed cap on self-directed (Category C) learning, but activities must span at least two of the three reporting categories, so an all-self-study year is not permitted.

Board notes: SASW Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy (revised Sept 2024): licensed/practising members must complete 40 hours of CPE per year, reported at annual online renewal. Hours must be recorded in at least two of three categories: Category A formal learning (seminars/workshops/conferences/interactive online training, seminar minimum 1 hour); Category B contributions (supervising social work practicum students max 20 hrs, mentoring, research/writing, SASW committee work max 20 hrs/yr); Category C self-directed learning (reading, cultural practice engagement, educating others). Only actual engagement time counts (no travel or meal time). No banking/carry-forward of hours beyond 40 in a year. No mandated subject topics or specific ethics-hour requirement, though practice is framed around reflective learning goals; SASW offers Indigenous-learning resources but does not mandate hours. Regulated under The Social Workers Act.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a Registered Social Worker need in Saskatchewan?

A Registered Social Worker must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Saskatchewan.

Are there required CE topics for Registered Social Worker in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan 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 Saskatchewan?

Generally yes — Saskatchewan 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 fixed cap on self-directed (Category C) learning, but activities must span at least two of the three reporting categories, so an all-self-study year is not permitted..

What else should Registered Social Worker renewals know in Saskatchewan?

SASW Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy (revised Sept 2024): licensed/practising members must complete 40 hours of CPE per year, reported at annual online renewal. Hours must be recorded in at least two of three categories: Category A formal learning (seminars/workshops/conferences/interactive online training, seminar minimum 1 hour); Category B contributions (supervising social work practicum students max 20 hrs, mentoring, research/writing, SASW committee work max 20 hrs/yr); Category C self-directed learning (reading, cultural practice engagement, educating others). Only actual engagement time counts (no travel or meal time). No banking/carry-forward of hours beyond 40 in a year. No mandated subject topics or specific ethics-hour requirement, though practice is framed around reflective learning goals; SASW offers Indigenous-learning resources but does not mandate hours. Regulated under The Social Workers Act.

Other Saskatchewan licenses
Registered Social Worker CE requirements in other jurisdictions
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.