Home / Social Workers / Practice Support / Resources / Regulation
Regulation
Practice Matters
Spotlight on Social Work Regulation:
- What does it mean to be a self-regulated profession?
- How and when did social work become a regulated profession in NL?
- Why must social workers complete Continuing Professional Education?
- What regulatory documents must be adhered to by social workers in NL?
- What is the difference between a regulatory body, such as NLCSW, and a union?
- Can social workers in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) use Registered Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to promote the clinical nature of their work?
- Why are applications evaluated for registration?
- Why are Continuing Professional Education (CPE) audits conducted annually? What does the audit process entail?
- What regulatory documents must be adhered to by social workers in NL? (UPDATED 2024)