Social, Legal, Education & Government

Social Worker

Learn About the Profession

The Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) serves as the regulatory College for the profession of social work in Alberta. ACSW's mandate and purpose is legislated by the Health Professions Act (HPA), which sets out the authority and regulatory duty of the College. Coming into force on April 1, 2003, the HPA outlines the regulatory mandate to establish requirements for mandatory registration, continuing competence, the practice of restricted activities and the clinical practice specialization. The HPA provides for protection of title for use by registered social workers and a broadly defined scope of practice.

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making any career decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

This occupation is provincially regulated via the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).

Registration- ACSW ‍

Application Requirements Page for Internationally Educated - ACSW ‍‍‍

Exam - Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

National Occupational Classification

Social Worker: Occupations in Alberta - ALIS‍

Social Worker | Labour Market Facts and Figures - Job Bank

Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials

Opportunext.ca

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Additional Supports & Resources

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Review Licensing Requirements:
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Gather Required Documents:
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Contact Us:
If you are in Southern Alberta, reach out to us at 403-770-5155 to book an appointment.

Please note there are limited number of seats available for some services. To ensure a seat clients should contact our office as early as possible.

Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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