Start learning at your own pace

Welcome to the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. Take the next step in online social work education. Start your learning journey today!

Session 16 is now open!

Social work education through online learning

Welcome to the Canadian Association for Social Work Education’s-Association canadienne pour la formation en travail social (CASWE-ACFTS) Online Field Instructor Course. The Field Education Committee, with the support of the Board of Directors of CASWE-ACFTS, is honoured to offer this course to all Field Instructors who are supporting the learning of students in CASWE-ACFTS accredited social work education programs. The course has a total of nine modules and is available in both English and French.

Enhance Your Skills

This course shares consistent, relevant, and up-to-date materials for you to enhance your knowledge and skills in providing field instruction.

Easy Access

Fully accessible for both students and instructors

Flexible Learning

This course offers accessible, effective, and standardized training to field educators across Canada. Learn at your own pace and participate at any time of day and from any location!

Achievements

A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

Test Yourself

Comprehensive quizzes to help you solidify your knowledge

Discover something new

You have a fantastic opportunity to learn about:

  • Important ethical issues related to field instruction
  • Strategies for creating a positive learning environment for students from equity-seeking groups
  • Opportunities to assist students in integrating social work values, knowledge, and skills
  • Strategies for incorporating practice research in social work field education… and more!