Links & Resources
The links below are a few of the sites I reference frequently, as Registered Social Worker and Policy Lead. These sites allow for me to access health information, research articles, legislation, and other resources to guide my professional practice.
Links
The regulatory body responsible for overseeing Social Workers in the Province of Alberta. On this site, you can find information on the registration process, competency requirements, standards of practice, networking with other Social Workers, insurance, and publications.
The main website for Assisted Living Alberta. Resources on this website are related to providing information to Families, Patients, and Health Care providers on the myriad of services and programs available for Albertans. It also offers information on navigating the overall system, links to Alberta Health Services, and access to health care facts.
The HPA Handbook is available on this site, providing information on topics including the role of regulatory colleges, registration as a health professional, details on restricted activities, the use of protected titles in addition to the complaints process and various continuing competency programs.
An online resource from the Alberta Government, providing access to health health information, emergency room wait times, and services available throughout the province of Alberta.
Comprised of 10 provincial and territorial partner organizations, the CASW promotes the profession of social work in Canada, and advances social justice. On this site, you can find continuing education, advocacy, and the code of ethics and scope of practice documents.
Provincial Government Website responsible for setting policy, legislation and standards for Alberta's health system in addition to providing resources related to Alberta's health programs.
Canada Health Act Webpage with information available on the federal legislation for publicly funded health care insurance.
Professional Identity Videos
ACSW. (March 4, 2018). ACSW and social work [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuZCmM7ue8kial Work - YouTube
Alberta Health Services. (January 30, 2018). AHS Careers--calgary zone [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=_fJZOmG9Y8c&list=PL2BD1C556E9811438&index=1&t=2sS
Alberta Health Services. (January 30, 2018). AHS Careers--why AHS? [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fJZOmG9Y8c&list=PL2BD1C556E9811438&index=1&t=2s
CASW. (February 21, 2018). Social workers bring change to life: the client is the expert [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?