Legislation and Regulations

Legislation

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College) regulates the practice of social work and social service work in Ontario in accordance with the Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 and the regulations and bylaws made under that Act. The primary duty of the College is to serve and protect the public interest.

Regulations

Regulation 383/00 – Registration
Regulation 384/00 – Professional Misconduct

Bylaws

To access the College’s bylaws, please contact the Office of the Registrar at oor@ocswssw.org.

Registration Policies

Registration Policy – Academic Qualifications and Experience Performing the Role of Social Worker (SW)

Registration Policy – Academic Qualifications and Experience Performing the Role of Social Service Worker (SSW)

Registration Policy – Language Proficiency

Registration Policy – Social Work Programs Offered in Canada Accredited by the National Indigenous Accreditation Board (NIAB)

Registration Policy – Criteria for a Program to be Approved by Council as Equivalent to a Social Service Work Program (Inside Ontario)

Registration Policy – Criteria for a Program to be Approved by Council as Equivalent to a Social Service Work Program (Outside Ontario)