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ACSW 2025 Annual Report

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ACSW’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. As directed by the Health Professions Act, regulatory colleges must submit an annual report of yearly activities. This report details how ACSW is serving and protecting the public interest by ensuring that social workers provide safe, ethical and competent services to Albertans. Click here to view our 2025 Annual Report.

Job Posting – Associate Complaints Director

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Associate Complaints Director Full-time 35 Hours per week The Organization The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) mandate as legislated by the Health Professions Act (HPA), is to serve and protect the public interest by working to ensure that social workers provide safe, ethical, and competent services to Albertans. Through governance of the profession, comprised of 10,000 registrants, ACSW’s mandate...

Professional Liability Insurance Webinar

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Join us to discuss professional liability insurance Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Health Professions Act requires all regulated health professionals to obtain professional liability insurance as a requirement for registration to practice. We will be joined by the Canadian Association of Social Workers' liability insurance provider, BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. to discuss professional liability insurance...

NEW – Pre-Authorized Debit Program

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ACSW has expanded payment options for registrants! The new pre-authorized debit (PAD) program, allows registrants to complete payment of the registration renewal fee in advance of their practice permit expiration, using pre-authorized automatic withdrawals from their bank account. For PAD subscribers, this new, secure, payment option divides registration renewal fees into four equal monthly payments, which are automatically withdrawn four...

Competence Program Update

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The new Competence Program opened on January 1, 2026 for all registered social workers. Registered social workers are regulated health professionals who must show that they’re maintaining and enhancing their competence throughout their careers; participation in the Competence Program is a mandatory requirement of registration. Over the autumn of 2025, ACSW offered a number of webinars to support registrants through...

NEW – ACSW E-Practice Registry

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ACSW is committed to upholding our mandate of public protection through the ongoing professional regulation of social workers. We are launching a new e-practice registry for registered social workers registered in other provinces within Canada or the USA, to provide social work services to Albertans through virtual and electronic platforms. This registry will protect Albertans by providing transparent information about...

Changes to ACSW’s Continuing Competence Program! Join us to learn more.

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The new Competence Program opened on January 1, 2026 for all registered social workers. Registered social workers are regulated health professionals who must show that they're maintaining and enhancing their competence throughout their careers; participation in the competence program is a mandatory requirement of registration. We will continue to host webinars in the months of February and March. Please note,...

Peer Circles – Coming Soon!

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What Are Peer Circles? Peer Circles are a supportive, group-based learning activity designed for registered social workers (RSWs) in Alberta. Led by trained facilitators, each session presents participants with a case for discussion. These cases provide opportunities to: Explore ethical issues and apply decision-making frameworks. Share knowledge and collaborate on applying practice standards in complex scenarios. Connect with peers across...

Notice to Registrants – Fee Schedule Change

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Notice to Registrants: Fee Schedule Changes Effective January 15, 2026 ACSW is committed to upholding our mandate of public protection through the ongoing professional regulation of social workers. Effective January 15, 2026, a new fee schedule will be implemented. Approved by Council, these changes will support meeting the legislative mandate under the Health Professions Act, and address the increasing administrative...

ACSW Bylaws

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NEW ACSW Bylaws - Approved September 2025 Click here to view the newest ACSW bylaws, approved by the Council in September, 2025.