You may not practice social work while your registration status is inactive. The public register will show that you are inactive. While participation in the continuing competence program is not required while inactive, it is recommended to maintain ongoing professional competence. Your continuing competence record will be assessed before you return to active registration, and additional requirements for competence activities, supervised practice and a return-to-practice exam may be required.
If you are inactive for five or more years, you will be assigned additional return-to-practice competence requirements and placed on the provisional registry.
Those who become inactive with an outstanding exam requirement will be required to pass the exam before returning to active registration. Returning to active registration is not an automated process, and staff may request additional information as necessary. Additional fees may be assessed depending upon the date of your status change and your renewal date.