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Alabama

Type of CE Units: Contact hours; continuing education units Equivalent: 1 contact hour = 60 minutes of instruction; 1 CEU = 1 contact hour Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Documentation means dated evidence of participation in continuing education activities. Evidence such as receipts of registration, copy of publication or program listing the presentation is considered documentation. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, Other: Alabama Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Regionally accredited university or college Social work regulatory bodies responsible for social work regulation Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: At the time of license renewal, the board may, in its discretion, waive the continuing education requirement upon a showing by an applicant that prolonged illness or other extenuating circumstances prevented completion of such requirements. A waiver shall not be granted to any applicant twice in succession. Special requirement details: Initial publication of a professional social work paper = 20 contact hours. First time presentation of a professional social work paper at a Board approved professional conference = 15 contact hours. Participation as a panel member for a Board approved workshop or conference = 2 times the approved contact hours for the session. Facilitating, moderating, or leading a Board approved workshop or conference = the approved contact hours for the session. Self-directed learning projects are allowable for a maximum of 20 contact hours. Reading a book, preparing a paper in a graduate course, or case consultation shall not meet the requirements for this activity.

Alaska

Type of CE Units: Contact hours Equivalent: 1 contact hour = 50 minutes instruction Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Information for each course, seminar, or workshop, including: The name of the sponsoring organization; The location of the course, seminar, or workshop; The title or a brief description of the course, seminar, or workshop; The principal instructor; The dates of attendance; The titles, issues, and dates of publications or presentations; and The number of continuing education contact hours claimed. Accrual period: Accrual details: Not more than 12 contact hours can be completed in one day Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Acceptable continuing education activities included: 1. Postgraduate courses in social work given by an academic institution, either audited or for credit; 2. Courses offered by or certified by the Association of Social Work Boards;


3. Courses offered by or certified by the National Association of Social Workers or any state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers; 4. Courses offered by a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; 5. Seminars, workshops, or mini-courses offered by professional organizations; 6. Cross-disciplinary courses, seminars, or workshops in the fields of medicine, law, behavioral sciences, or other disciplines; 7. Other courses not covered under (1) - (6) of this subsection that are specifically preapproved by the board, up to a maximum of 15 contact hours; 8. First-time preparation and presentation of a social work course, seminar, or workshop, up to a maximum of 10 contact hours allocated among all social workers and other professionals involved; and 9. First-time presentation or publication of an article or book chapter related to the practice of social work that was presented at a state or national association meeting or published by a publisher recognized by the profession, up to a maximum of 10 contact hours allocated among all social workers and other professionals involved. Hours spent in job orientation may not be accepted as continuing education contact hours.

Alberta

Type of CE Units: Professional development credits Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: ACSW recognizes continuing education approved by any Candadian or US accreditation program for educational organizations. Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: Yes Learning plan details: Each social worker must complete a self-assessment and develop an individualized learning plan based on the self-assessment. This needs to be reviewed annually by the social worker. The social worker must report continuing competence activities/credits online annually and must maintain a 5 year portfolio. A course meeting learning plan goals and approved by another profession is recognized in any topic area. Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A member may request an extension of up to one year to complete continuing competence program credit requirements for prolonged absence from work, health leave from work, the remote location of the member or other circumstances satisfactory to the Competence Committee. Special requirement details: Carry over units: Category A activities may be carried over to the following year. Up to 20 credits may be counted for programs that were completed the previous year, that exceeded the 40 credit requirement. To obtain continuing competence program credits, a regulated member may undertake the following professional development activities: Attendance at university or college courses or lectures, or at conferences or seminars; Providing a presentation as part of a university or college course or lecture, conference or seminar; 1. Providing social work mentoring or supervision; 2. Providing or attending workplace in-service training; 3. Publication of research results; 4. Volunteering with community social service organizations in a direct service capacity; 5. Volunteering as a board or committee member for a community agency or attending meetings of the board or a committee; 6. Participating in organized group discussion; 7. Undertaking individualized learning activities; 8. Participating as a member of the Council of the College or a committee established by Council; 9. Attending the annual general meeting of the College.


Arizona

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: 1 clock hour = 60 minutes of instruction, not including breaks or meals Document retention period: 24 months from the date of the license renewal Documentation details: The licensee shall retain the following documentation as evidence of participation in continuing education: 1. For conferences, seminars, workshops, and in-service training presentations, a signed certificate of attendance or a statement from the provider verifying the licensee’s participation in the activity, including the title of the program, name, address, and telephone number of the sponsoring organization, names of presenters, date of the program, and clock hours involved; 2. For first-time presentations by a licensee, the title of the program, name, address, and telephone number of the sponsoring organization, date of the program, syllabus, and clock hours required to prepare and make the presentation; 3. For a graduate or undergraduate course, an official transcript; 4. For an audited graduate or undergraduate course, an official transcript; and 5. For attendance at a Board meeting, a signed certificate of attendance prepared by the Board. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Association of Group Psychotherapists American Association of Pastoral Counselor American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists American Association of State Counseling Boards American Counseling Association American Medical Association American Mental Health Counselor Association American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards Canadian Association on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college International Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Counselors National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors National Association of Black Social Workers National Board for Certified Counselors National Federation of Clinical Social Workers National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies University or college social work programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Upon a showing of good cause, the Board shall grant a written request for modification or reduction of the continuing education requirement received from a licensee on inactive status. The Board shall consider the following to show good cause: 1. Illness or disability, 2. Active military service, or 3. Any other circumstance beyond the control of the licensee


Special requirement details: A licensee shall participate in continuing education that relates to the scope of practice of the license held and to maintaining or improving the skill and competency of the licensee. The Board has determined that in addition to the continuing education listed in subsections (B) and (C), the following continuing education meets this standard: 1. Activities sponsored or approved by national, regional, or state professional associations or organizations in the specialties of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, social work, substance abuse counseling, or in the allied professions of psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, or pastoral counseling; 2. Programs in behavioral health sponsored or approved by a regionally accredited college or university; 3. In-service training, courses, or workshops in behavioral health sponsored by federal, state, or local social service agencies, public school systems, or licensed health facilities or hospitals; 4. Graduate or undergraduate courses in behavioral health offered by a regionally accredited college or university. One semester-credit hour or the hour equivalent of one semester hour equals 15 clock hours of continuing education; 5. Publishing a paper, report, or book that deals with current developments, skills, procedures, or treatments related to the practice of behavioral health. For the license period in which publication occurs, the licensee may claim one clock hour for each hour spent preparing and writing materials; and 6. Programs in behavioral health sponsored by a state superior court, adult probation department, or juvenile probation department. For each license period, a licensee may report a maximum of: 1. Ten clock hours of continuing education for first-time presentations by the licensee that deal with current developments, skills, procedures, or treatments related to the practice of behavioral health. The licensee may claim one clock hour for each hour spent preparing, writing, and presenting information; 2. Six clock hours of continuing education for attendance at a Board meeting where the licensee is not: a. A member of the Board, b. The subject of any matter on the agenda, or c. The complainant in any matter that is on the agenda; and 3. Ten clock hours of continuing education for service as a Board or ARC member.

Arkansas

Type of CE Units: Social work continuing education credit hour Equivalent: 1 credit hour = 60 minutes of actual time spent in a SWCE activity; 1 CEU = 10 hours instruction at a college or university Document retention period: Two years following the renewal date Documentation details: SWCE may be documented on the form for reporting continuing education supplied by the board or any other form provided the same information is presented. A typed or computerized list of training that is kept by the social worker's employer is acceptable for documentation. The list must include the same information as the form for reporting SWCE and the employer's name, address and phone number. The licensee and the licensee's supervisor or employer must sign the list certifying that the social worker was in attendance at all of the sessions listed. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Credit for auditing an academic course will be for the actual number of clock hours in attendance, not to exceed the academic credit. Examples of Acceptable Social Work Continuing Education (SWCE): 1. Seminars, workshops, or mini-courses oriented to the enhancement of social work practice, values, skills and knowledge a. Cross disciplinary offerings from medicine, law, administration, education and the behavioral sciences are acceptable if they are clearly related to the enhancement of social work practices, values, skills and knowledge. b. Clock hour credit will be given for the actual number of hours in attendance. c. In-service training can be provided by the employer using presenters from the staff or from outside agencies. d. Training specifically related to policies and procedures of an agency may not be counted.


2. Academic social work courses or social work related courses such as mental health, administration, health and social research, psychology, sociology, human growth and development, child and family development, counseling and guidance taken for credit oraudited a. An official transcript may be used to verify courses taken for credit. One academic credit hour is equivalent to fifteen (15) clock hours for the purpose of license renewal. Credit for auditing will be for actual clock hours in attendance, not to exceed the academic credit. 3. Presentation for the first time of an academic social work course, in-service training workshop or seminar, or other professional seminar. a. A copy of the course syllabus and verification that the course, workshop or seminar was presented may be used as documentation. The actual number of hours of presentation plus an equal number of hours for preparation will be allowed. A maximum of ten (10) clock hours will be allowed for preparation and presentation during each two-year licensure period. 4. Preparation for the first time of a professional social work paper published in a recognized professional journal or given for the first time at a statewide or national professional meeting. a. A copy of the paper and verification of publication or presentation at a professional meeting must be submitted to the Board for evaluation and certification of the number of hours of credit to be allowed. A maximum of ten (10) clock hours will be allowed during each two-year licensure period. 5. Independent home studies/internet courses that are directed at developing and enhancing the licensee’s knowledge base and service delivery skills in the applicable areas of social planning, administration, education, research or direct service with individuals, couples, families and groups. A maximum of twenty (20) clock hours will be allowed during each two-year licensure period.

British Columbia

Type of CE Units: Continuing professional development hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other Preapproved organizations: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Counseling Association American Psychological Association California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists California Counseling Association California Psychological Association California Society for Clinical Social Work National Association of School Psychologists National Board for Certified Counselors Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A request for special consideration may be submitted during the three month period between the continuing professional development deadline and registration renewal, After that, no consideration will be given. Circumstances which had the potential to affect a registrant over a long period of time will be considered by the committee, such as illness. Special requirement details: Must complete a Continuing Professional Development program (CPD) on a yearly cycle that begins Nov 1st and ends on Oct 31st of the following year. Six categories of allowed learning activities. Allowed a maximum of 15 hours in any one category (exception is ‘Degree, diploma, certificate program, or licensure exam’ category). A total of 3 hours must be in ethical conduct and can be fulfilled within any of the categories.


California

Type of CE Units: Continuing education credit hours Equivalent: 1 continuing education credit = 1 hour of instruction Document retention period: 2 years from the date of license renewal for which the course was completed Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Counseling Association American Psychological Association California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists California Psychological Association California Society for Clinical Social Work National Association of School Psychologists National Board for Certified Counselors Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A Request for an exception form, or reasonable accommodation form, must be submitted to the Board at least 60 days prior to license expiration. The Board will notify you within 30 working days after receipt of the request for exception or reasonable accommodation on the status of the request. If the request for exception or reasonable accommodation is denied, you are responsible for completing the full amount of continuing education required for license renewal. If the request for exception or accommodation is approved, it will be valid for one renewal period. The Board shall grant the exception if provided evidence, satisfactory to the Board, that: 1. For at least one year during the licensee's previous license renewal period the licensee was absent from California due to military service. 2. For at least one year during the licensee's previous license renewal period the licensee resided in another country; The Board may grant a reasonable accommodation if, for at least one year during the licensee's previous license renewal period, the licensee or an immediate family member, including a domestic partner, where the licensee is the primary caregiver for that family member, had a physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined in Section 12926 of the Government Code. The physical or mental disability or medical condition must be verified by a licensed physician or psychologist with expertise in the area of the physical or mental disability or medical condition. Verification of the physical or mental disability or medical condition must be submitted by the licensee on the "Request for Continuing Education Exception – Verification of Disability or Medical Condition" form. Exceptions include: 1. If a licensee was deployed for military service. 2. If a licensee lived in another country. 3. If a licensee is the primary caregiver for a family member with a disability or medical condition. 4. If the licensee's license is inactive. Special requirement details: If a licensee teaches a course, the licensee may claim credit for the course only one time during a single renewal period, receiving the same amount of hours of continuing education credit as a licensee who attended the course. A licensee may not claim the same course more than once during a single renewal period for hours of continuing education credit. A licensee who takes a course as a condition of probation resulting from disciplinary action by the board may not apply the course as credit towards the continuing education requirement. A licensee who attends the board enforcement case review training may be awarded up to six hours of continuing education in the renewal cycle in which the case review training was attended. The continuing education hours earned by attending a board enforcement case review training may only be used to satisfy the law and ethics portion of the continuing education requirement.


A licensee who acts as a board subject matter expert (SME) for an enforcement case review may be awarded six hours of continuing education in the renewal cycle in which the enforcement case review was performed. The continuing education hours earned by acting as a board enforcement case SME may only be used to satisfy the law and ethics portion of the continuing education requirement. A licensee who participates in a board examination development workshop may be awarded six hours of continuing education in the renewal cycle in which the examination development workshop was attended. The continuing education hours earned by participating in a board examination development workshop may only be used to satisfy the law and ethics portion of the continuing education requirement. A licensee who participates in a professional organization’s law and ethics review committee may be awarded up to six hours of continuing education in the renewal cycle in which the participation occurred. The continuing education earned by participating in a professional organization’s law and ethics review committee may only be used to satisfy the law and ethics portion of the continuing education requirement.

Colorado

Type of CE Units: Professional development hours Equivalent: 1 professional development hour = 1 clock hour Document retention period: 5 years Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Military Active Duty. Licensees may be exempt from licensing requirements as provided in C.R.S. § 12-70-102, including but not limited to, military personnel who have been called to federally funded active duty for more than 120 days for the purpose of serving in a war, emergency, or contingency from the payment of any professional or occupational license, certification or registration fees, including renewal fees, and from continuing professional competency requirements for a renewal cycle that falls within the period of service within the six (6) months following the completion of service in the war, emergency or contingency. Dual Licensure. The Board may grant an exemption from the CPD requirement if the licensed social worker or licensed clinical social worker has fulfilled the CPD requirements set forth in: C.R.S. §12-43-506, C.R.S. §12-43-605, or C.R.S.§12-43-805. Special requirement details: Carryover units: A maximum of five (5) PDH may be carried from the last renewal cycle to the next renewal cycle if the PDH were earned within six (6) months of license expiration and are in excess of the forty (40) PDH required for the current renewal cycle. Professional Development Activities - Professional Development Activities (PDA) are Board approved learning activities undertaken for the purpose of Continuing Professional Development. Professional Practice Rubric - The Professional Practice Rubric (“Rubric”) is a reflective practice tool that identifies the foundational knowledge areas of the profession as well as three levels of practice and skill advancement. Personal Learning Plan - The Personal Learning Plan (“Learning Plan”) is a document used to plan and record learning for each cycle in the CPD program. LSWs and LCSWs must demonstrate continuing professional competence through participation and compliance with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program in order to renew, reinstate or reactivate a license to practice social work in the state of Colorado. Licensed social workers and licensed clinical social workers must complete the following requirements in accordance with the current CPD Portfolio: 1. Prof Practice Rubric 2. Learning Plan 3. Documentation of Prof Development Activities and Prof Development Hours Professional development activities include: 1. Develop your professional skill 2. Be directly relevant to your competence in the social work field 3. Provide new knowledge, skills or attitudes and/or 4. Sharpen or expand existing skills Allowable Professional development activities:


1. Volunteer Service; Bd. of Social Work Examiners 2. Consultation 3. Supervision 4. Presenting 5. Coursework 6. Publication 7. Independent Learning Professional Development Activities develop your professional skill and must be directly relevant to your competence in the social work field. PDAs provide new knowledge, skills or attitudes and sharpen or expand existing skills. t is within the discretion of the Board to deny credit for any PDH that does not meet the criteria set forth in the current CPD Portfolio or the definition of Continuing Professional Competence contained in C.R.S. §12-43-411(3). A single professional developmnet activity may not account for more than 20 professional development hours. Unacceptable Professional Development Activities. The following types of activities are ineligible for credit: Serving on a federal, state or municipal board or commission.

Connecticut

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 3 years Documentation details: Each licensee shall obtain a certificate of completion from a provider of the continuing education for all continuing education hours that are successfully completed and shall retain such certificate for a minimum of three years following the license renewal date for which the activity satisfies the continuing education requirement. Upon request by the department, the licensee shall submit such certificate to the department. A licensee who fails to comply with the continuing education requirements prescribed in this section may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to section 20-195p Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The department may grant a waiver or extension not to exceed one registration period, except that the department may grant additional waivers or extensions if the initial reason for the waiver or extension continues beyond the period of the waiver or extension. A waiver of the continuing education requirement may be granted by the department to a licensee who is not engaged in social work during a given continuing education registration period, provided the licensee submits a waiver request prior to the expiration of the continuing education period, on a form prescribed by the department. Any licensee granted a waiver of the continuing education requirements pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e) of this section shall be required to complete seven hours of continuing education not later than six months from the date on which such licensee returned to active practice. In addition, such licensee shall comply with the certificate of completion requirements prescribed in subsection (c) of this section. Any licensee whose license has become void pursuant to the provisions of subsection (f) of section 19a-88, who applies to the department for reinstatement of such license, shall submit with such application evidence documenting that such applicant has successfully completed seven hours of continuing education within the one-year period immediately preceding the date of application for reinstatement. Any licensee granted a waiver of the continuing education requirements pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e) of this section shall be required to complete seven hours of continuing education not later than six months from the date on which such licensee returned to active practice. In addition, such licensee shall comply with the certificate of completion requirements prescribed in subsection (c) of this section. Special requirement details: Continuing education shall consist of courses, workshops and conferences offered or approved by the Association of Social Work Boards, the National Association of Social Workers or a school or department of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. A licensee's ability to engage in on-line and home study continuing education shall be limited to not more than six hours per registration period. Within the registration period, an initial presentation by a licensee of an original paper, essay or formal lecture in social work to a


recognized group of fellow professionals may account for five hours of continuing education hours of the aggregate continuing education requirements prescribed in this section.

Delaware

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 hour = a 50 minute period excluding meals, breaks and business sessions Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: American Psychological Association Clinical Social Work Association National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A candidate for license renewal may be granted an extension of time in which to complete continuing education hours upon a showing of good cause. “Good Cause” may include, but is not limited to, disability, illness, extended absence from the jurisdiction and exceptional family responsibilities. Requests for hardship consideration must be submitted to the Board in writing prior to the end of the licensing period, along with payment of the appropriate renewal fee. No extension shall be granted for more than 120 days after the end of the licensing period. If the Board does not have sufficient time to consider and approve a request for hardship extension prior to the expiration of the license, the license will lapse upon the expiration date and be reinstated upon completion of continuing education pursuant to the hardship exception. Special requirement details: Continuing education may consist of, but not be limited to, additional professional development in the field of clinical social work, including attendance at workshops, seminars, lectures and preparation of a first-time clinical course. The Board will also accept courses which: 1. Increase the licensed clinical social worker’s knowledge about skill in diagnosing and assessing, skill in treating, and/or skill in preventing mental and emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse; AND 2. Are instructed or presented by persons who have received specialized graduate-level training in the subject, or who have no less than two (2) years of practical application or research experience pertaining to the subject. No licensee shall earn more than ten (10) hours of continuing education credit from self-directed activity. Self-Directed Activity shall include teaching, research, preparation and/or presentation of professional papers and articles, and other activities specifically approved by the Board, which may include one or more of the following:

Publication of a professional clinical social work-related book, or initial preparation/presentation of a clinical social work-related college or university course (maximum of 10 hours).Required documentation shall be proof of publication, or syllabus of course and verification that the course was presented. Publication of a professional clinical social work-related article or chapter of a book (maximum of 5 hours). Required documentation shall be a reprint of the publication(s). Initial preparation/presentation of a professional clinical social work-related continuing education course/program (maximum of 2 hours, in addition to number of hours actually attended at the course/program) (Will only be accepted one time for any specific program). Required documentation shall be an outline, syllabus, agenda and objectives for the course, and verification that the course was presented One year of field instruction of graduate students in a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school program, in a clinical setting (maximum of 2 hours). Required documentation shall be a letter of verification from the school for social work. Participation in formal clinical staffing at federal, state or local social service agencies, public school systems or licensed health facilities and licensed hospitals (maximum of 5 hours). Required documentation shall be a signed statement from the agency, school system, facility or hospital, from a supervisor other than the licensee, including date and length of staffing.


The following types of courses are NOT acceptable for credit: business, computer, financial, administrative or practice development courses or portions of courses.

District of Columbia

Type of CE Units: Continuing education credit hours Equivalent: 1 credit hour = 50 minutes of instruction Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: The Board shall approve only continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of social work and which meet the other requirements of this section. Programs that meet the requirements o fSection 7009.6: 1. A seminar or workshop; 2. An educational program given at a conference. The Board may approve the following independent home studies and distance learning continuing education activities: Serving as an instructor or speaker at a conference, seminar, or workshop; Publication of an article in a professional journal, publication of a book or a chapter in a book, or publication of a book review in a professional journal or bulletin; Internet courses, video courses, telecourses, videoconferences, and teleconferences offered by accredited colleges or universities, or preapproved by local or national professional social work organizations; Independent study programs and distance learning continuing education activities, including internet courses, shall not be used to satisfy the continuing education ethics requirement; No more than 12 CEUs may be accepted in any renewal period, or for reinstatement or reactivation of a license, for approved independent home studies and distance learning continuing education activities. The Board may grant a maximum of six 6continuing education credits per year for completing continuing education activities under § 7009.3. The Board may grant credit for preparation and presentation time to an applicant who serves as an instructor or speaker at an approved program under § 7009.3(a) subject to the following restrictions: 1. The maximum amount of credit that may be granted for preparation time shall be twice the amount of the associated presentation time, not to exceed 6 CEU’s; 2. If an applicant has previously received a credit in connection with a particular presentation, the Board shall not grant credit for a subsequent presentation unless it involves either a different subject or substantial additional research concerning the same subject; and 3. The presentation was completed during the period for which credit is claimed. The Board may grant continuing education credit under § 7009.3(b) only if the applicant proves to the Board’s satisfaction that the work has been published or accepted for publication during the period for which credit is claimed.

Florida

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours; clock hours; credit hours Equivalent: 1 continuing education hour = a 60-minute clock hour with no less than 50 minutes of uninterrupted instruction Document retention period: 2 years Documentation details: 1. During the license renewal period of each biennium, an application for renewal will be mailed to each licensee at the last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive any notification during this period does not relieve the licensee of the responsibility of meeting the continuing education requirements. 2. The licensee shall maintain and make available upon request the documentation required by this rule for a period of two years following the renewal period to which the continuing education credits were applied.


3. Within 21 days of a request from the Board or Department, the licensee must provide evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements by submission of one or more of the following: a. Certificates which meet the requirements of subparagraph 64B4-6.004(2)(f)2., F.A.C., verifying the licensee’s attendance at programs given by providers who had, a valid provider number at the time of attendance; or b. Certificates verifying the licensee’s attendance at programs given by providers who meet the requirements of paragraph c. A letter from the instructor of a graduate level course in compliance with paragraph 64B4-6.002(1)(a) or (b), F.A.C., verifying the course was completed and listing the number of clock hours of attendance completed by the licensee. Such letter must be written on official stationery of the institution and contain an original signature; or d. A transcript verifying credit hours earned in compliance with Rule 64B4-6.002, paragraph (1)(a) or (b), F.A.C.1. During the license renewal period of each biennium, an application for renewal will be mailed to each licensee at the last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive any notification during this period does not relieve the licensee of the responsibility of meeting the continuing education requirements. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Florida Board approved programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Association of Pastoral Counselor American Board of Professional Psychology American Counseling Association American Mental Health Counselor Association American Psychiatric Association American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards Canadian Association on Social Work Education CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college International Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Counselors National Board for Certified Counselors National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States and was caused to be absent from the State of Florida because of the spouse’s duties with the armed forces and who at the time the absence became necessary was in good standing with the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling and entitled to practice as an Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Mental Health Counselor in Florida shall be exempt from all licensure renewal provisions. The licensee must document the absence and the spouse’s military status to the Board. Special requirement details: 1. Not more than 25 classroom hours of continuing education per year shall be required. A certified master social worker is exempt from the continuing education requirements for the first renewal of the certificate. 2. Presenters/moderators of approved continuing education activities shall receive credit on a one-time basis for programs where they are actually in attendance for the complete program, provided they receive a certificate of attendance in compliance with this rule. A maximum of 10 hours of credit per biennium shall be received for presenting/moderating approved continuing education activities. 3. Instructors of graduate level courses in the curricula of an institution as described in Section 491.005, F.S., shall receive continuing education credit on a one time basis at the rate of 5 hours of continuing education credit per semester hour of coursework taught. 4. 4 hours of continuing education credit in risk management may be obtained once per biennium by attending one day of a Board meeting at which disciplinary hearings are conducted by the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, in compliance with the following:


(a) The licensee must sign in with the Executive Director of the Board before the meeting day begins. (b) The licensee must remain in continuous attendance. (c) The licensee must sign out with the Executive Director of the Board at the end of the meeting day or at such other earlier time as affirmatively authorized by the Board. The licensee may only receive CE credit for attending the Board meeting for that Purpose solely. The licensee may not receive credit for that purpose if they are required or are attending the Board meeting for any other purpose. For the purpose of this rule chapter, distance learning continuing education activities are home study, correspondence, computer interactive, tele-conferences, video cassette, and audio cassette courses. A distance learning continuing education activity offered by a provider approved under this rule chapter must meet the standards for approved courses outlined in this rule chapter and, furthermore, must include a testing mechanism on which a passing score must be attained by the licensee prior to the issuing of credit. Continuing education credit will not be received for the following: (a) The licensee’s regular activities, (b) Membership, office in, or participation on boards or committees, or at business meetings of professional organizations, (c) Attendance at professional conventions or meetings, unless session meets the requirements of this rule, (d) Independent, unstructured or self-structured learning, (e) Personal psychotherapy or growth experience, (f) Authorship or editing of books or articles, (g) Obtaining supervision or consultation unless provided by a structured program meeting the requirements of this rule. A maximum of six (6) of the required thirty (30) hours of continuing education may be accrued for credit during one biennium by attending programs designed for the purpose of enhancing the licensee’s administrative, office management, or other non-clinical skills.

Georgia

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Association of Group Psychotherapists American Association of State Counseling Boards American Board of Professional Psychology American Counseling Association American Medical Association American Mental Health Counselor Association American Psychiatric Association American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards Clinical Social Work Association Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college International Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Counselors National Academy of Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors National Association of Black Social Workers National Association of School Psychologists National Board for Certified Counselors National Federation of Clinical Social Workers National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization


Nationally accredited health or mental health facilities Regionally accredited university or college Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies University or college social work programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: When the license is initially issued during the second year of the renewal period after October 1 of the odd numbered year the continuing education requirements are deemed, by the Board, to impose an undue hardship upon the licensee: therefore, no continuing education is required for renewal. At the next renewal cycle the licensee must comply with all continuing education requirements specified in the Board Rules, Chapter 135-9. Special requirement details: A minimum of 15 hours must be social work core hours (must reflect social work content) and not more than 15 hrs can be related hours (i.e. hours in a specialty other than social work such as professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, psychiatric nursing, pastoral counseling, psychiatry). A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be obtained online for each two-year renewal period. Core hours are continuing education hours acquired in activities in the specialty in which the license is held; e.g. PC core hours must reflect PC content, SW core hours must reflect SW content and MFT core hours must reflect MFT content. Core hours may be obtained through graduate level education, conferences, workshops, seminars, or on-line courses approved for continuing education by organizations authorized to offer continuing education credit. Related hours are continuing education hours acquired in activities in a specialty other than the one in which the license is held or in the allied professions of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychology, or Pastoral Counseling. Independent Study is limited to five (5) hours in activities such as: teaching a course, presenting a lecture, or conducting a workshop for the first time; listening to audiotapes; viewing videotapes; reading books or articles which may contain exit quizzes; editing or writing professional books or articles; and conducting professional research. The licensee shall submit an affidavit attesting to number of hours of independent study completed. No more than five (5) hours of continuing education shall be in independent study. Ethics hours may not be obtained through independent study, or online. Core hours may not be obtained through independent study. If, at the Board's request, a licensee completes a peer review of an alleged violation of the law or the Board's Rules, the licensee shall satisfy the five (5) hours of continuing education required in professional ethics. Such a review must be submitted as a written report to the Board.

Guam

Type of CE Units: Credit hours Equivalent: 1 credit hour = 50 minutes of instruction Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Continuing education hours must be earned in at least two of the following academic course work: 1. Courses and seminars given by an Accredited Program of Social Work 2. Postgraduate courses from a university, college or other institution of higher education. 3. Undergraduate courses from a university, college or other institution of higher education. 4. (No more than 5 hours) Independent study such as correspondence work, televised courses, audio visual, etc. 5. Presentations of national, international, regional, or sub-regional conferences or association meetings. 6. Workshops or institutes relevant to social work practice. 7. Public or private agency staff development programs from approved providers that contribute to the enhancement of social work practice or knowledge that are not procedural or administrative.


Hawaii

Type of CE Units: Equivalent: Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Each licensee shall maintain the licensee's continuing education records. At the time of renewal, each licensee shall certify under oath that the licensee has complied with the continuing education requirement of this section. The director may require a licensee to submit evidence satisfactory to the director that demonstrates compliance with the continuing education requirement of this section. Accrual period: Per 3 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details:

Idaho

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Closed circuit TV, video and audio tapes, and internet-based correspondence courses may be substituted for face-to-face contact if the course is interactive or requires an examination. No more than ten (10) continuing education hours may be obtained from category II below. Categories of Continuing Education 1. Category I. Category I includes formally organized learning events, ideally involving face-to-face interaction with a teacher for the purpose of accomplishing specific learning objectives. Courses, workshops, conferences, practice oriented seminars, staff development and training activities coordinated and/or taught by approved and recognized educators also are included in this category. Because of our geographic location and sparse population, closed circuit T.V., video and audio tapes, internet based courses, and correspondence courses may be substituted for face-to-face contact if the course is interactive or requires an examination. 2. Category II. Category II consists of a variety of self-directed professional study activities and growth experiences. Examples include making an initial presentation on professional issues or programs, teaching a course for the first time, presenting a lecture or conducting a workshop for the first time, editing or writing professional books or articles, and conducting professional research. 3. The subject matter of all approved continuing education shall be germane to the practice of social work as defined in Section 54-3202, Idaho Code, and may include the specialties of Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychiatric Nursing, or Psychology.Closed circuit TV, video & audio tapes, internet-based and correspondence courses may be substituted for face-to-face contact if the course is interactive or requires an examination.


Illinois

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 CE hour = 1 clock hour Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: CE hours shall be earned by verified attendance (e.g., certificate of attendance or certificate of completion) at or participation in a program or course ("program") that is offered or sponsored by an approved CE sponsor who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (c), except for those self-study courses (which must include an examination), post graduate training programs, college course or credit earned for teaching in a university setting. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Illinois Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges Clinical Psychologist Continuing Education Sponsors Regionally accredited theological school Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Waiver of CE Requirements: 1. Any renewal applicant seeking renewal of a license without having fully complied with these CE requirements shall file with the Division a renewal application along with the required fee set forth in Section 1470.55, a statement setting forth the facts concerning non-compliance and request for waiver of the CE requirements on the basis of these facts. A request for waiver shall be made prior to the renewal date. If the Division, upon the written recommendation of the Board, finds from the affidavit or any other evidence submitted that extreme hardship has been shown for granting a waiver, the Division shall waive enforcement of CE requirements for the renewal period for which the applicant has applied. 2. Extreme hardship shall be determined on an individual basis by the Board and be defined as an inability to devote sufficient hours to fulfilling the CE requirements during the applicable prerenewal period because of: 2.A. Full-time service in the armed forces of the United States of America during a substantial part of the prerenewal period; 2.B. An incapacitating illness documented by a statement from a currently licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant; 2.C. A physical inability to travel to the sites of approved programs documented by a currently licensed physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant; or 2.D. Any other extenuating circumstances. 3. Any renewal applicant who, prior to the expiration date of the license, submits a request for a waiver, in whole or in part, pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be deemed to be in good standing until the final decision on the application is made by the Division. Special requirement details: CE credit also may be earned for completion of a self-study, computer or Internet-based course that is offered by an approved sponsor who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (c). Each self-study course shall include an examination. CE credit may be earned through postgraduate training programs (e.g., extern, residency or fellowship programs) or completion of social work related courses that are a part of the curriculum of a college, university or graduate school of social work. CE credit may be earned for verified teaching in a college, university or graduate school of social work approved in accordance with Section 1470.30 and/or as an instructor of CE programs given by approved sponsors. Credit will be applied at the rate of 1.5 hours for every hour taught and only for the first presentation of the program (i.e., credit shall not be allowed for repetitious presentations of the same program). CE credit may be earned for authoring papers, publications or books and for preparing presentations and exhibits. The preparation of each published paper, book chapter or presentation dealing with social work or clinical social work may be claimed as 5 hours of credit. A presentation must be before a professional audience. Five credit hours may be claimed for only the first time the information is published or presented.


If a licensee has earned CE hours offered in another state or territory not given by an approved sponsor for which the licensee will be claiming credit toward full compliance in Illinois, the applicant shall submit an out-of-state continuing education approval form, along with a $25 processing fee, prior to participation in the program or at least 90 days prior to expiration of the license. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3). If a licensee fails to submit an out-of-state CE approval form within the required time frame, late approval may be obtained by submitting the approval form with the $25 processing fee, plus a $10 per hour late fee, not to exceed $150. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3).CE credit also may be earned for completion of a self-study, computer or Internet-based course that is offered by an approved sponsor who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (c). Each self-study course shall include an examination. CE credit may be earned through postgraduate training programs (e.g., extern, residency or fellowship programs) or completion of social work related courses that are a part of the curriculum of a college, university or graduate school of social work. CE credit may be earned for verified teaching in a college, university or graduate school of social work approved in accordance with Section 1470.30 and/or as an instructor of CE programs given by approved sponsors. Credit will be applied at the rate of 1.5 hours for every hour taught and only for the first presentation of the program (i.e., credit shall not be allowed for repetitious presentations of the same program). CE credit may be earned for authoring papers, publications or books and for preparing presentations and exhibits. The preparation of each published paper, book chapter or presentation dealing with social work or clinical social work may be claimed as 5 hours of credit. A presentation must be before a professional audience. Five credit hours may be claimed for only the first time the information is published or presented. If a licensee has earned CE hours offered in another state or territory not given by an approved sponsor for which the licensee will be claiming credit toward full compliance in Illinois, the applicant shall submit an out-of-state continuing education approval form, along with a $25 processing fee, prior to participation in the program or at least 90 days prior to expiration of the license. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3). If a licensee fails to submit an out-of-state CE approval form within the required time frame, late approval may be obtained by submitting the approval form with the $25 processing fee, plus a $10 per hour late fee, not to exceed $150. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3).CE credit also may be earned for completion of a self-study, computer or Internet-based course that is offered by an approved sponsor who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (c). Each self-study course shall include an examination. CE credit may be earned through postgraduate training programs (e.g., extern, residency or fellowship programs) or completion of social work related courses that are a part of the curriculum of a college, university or graduate school of social work. CE credit may be earned for verified teaching in a college, university or graduate school of social work approved in accordance with Section 1470.30 and/or as an instructor of CE programs given by approved sponsors. Credit will be applied at the rate of 1.5 hours for every hour taught and only for the first presentation of the program (i.e., credit shall not be allowed for repetitious presentations of the same program). CE credit may be earned for authoring papers, publications or books and for preparing presentations and exhibits. The preparation of each published paper, book chapter or presentation dealing with social work or clinical social work may be claimed as 5 hours of credit. A presentation must be before a professional audience. Five credit hours may be claimed for only the first time the information is published or presented. If a licensee has earned CE hours offered in another state or territory not given by an approved sponsor for which the licensee will be claiming credit toward full compliance in Illinois, the applicant shall submit an out-of-state continuing education approval form, along with a $25 processing fee, prior to participation in the program or at least 90 days prior to expiration of the license. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3). If a licensee fails to submit an out-of-state CE approval form within the required time frame, late approval may be obtained by submitting the approval form with the $25 processing fee, plus a $10 per hour late fee, not to exceed $150. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection


(c)(3).CE credit also may be earned for completion of a self-study, computer or Internet-based course that is offered by an approved sponsor who meets the requirements set forth in subsection (c). Each self-study course shall include an examination. CE credit may be earned through postgraduate training programs (e.g., extern, residency or fellowship programs) or completion of social work related courses that are a part of the curriculum of a college, university or graduate school of social work. CE credit may be earned for verified teaching in a college, university or graduate school of social work approved in accordance with Section 1470.30 and/or as an instructor of CE programs given by approved sponsors. Credit will be applied at the rate of 1.5 hours for every hour taught and only for the first presentation of the program (i.e., credit shall not be allowed for repetitious presentations of the same program). CE credit may be earned for authoring papers, publications or books and for preparing presentations and exhibits. The preparation of each published paper, book chapter or presentation dealing with social work or clinical social work may be claimed as 5 hours of credit. A presentation must be before a professional audience. Five credit hours may be claimed for only the first time the information is published or presented. If a licensee has earned CE hours offered in another state or territory not given by an approved sponsor for which the licensee will be claiming credit toward full compliance in Illinois, the applicant shall submit an out-of-state continuing education approval form, along with a $25 processing fee, prior to participation in the program or at least 90 days prior to expiration of the license. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3). If a licensee fails to submit an out-of-state CE approval form within the required time frame, late approval may be obtained by submitting the approval form with the $25 processing fee, plus a $10 per hour late fee, not to exceed $150. The Board shall review and recommend approval or disapproval of the program using the criteria set forth in subsection (c)(3).

Indiana

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours; Continuing education units Equivalent: 1 CEU = 2 hours Document retention period: Category II hours can be recorded on a Word document or spreadsheet. Include the date of the activity, the type of activity, and the amount of time you spent conducting the activity. Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Academy of Family Mediators Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Diabetes American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Association for Social Work with Groups/Spinal Cord Injury American Association of Pastoral Counselor American Cancer Society American Counseling Association Amercian Hospital Association American Medical Association American Mental Health Counselor Association American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association American Red Cross Arthritis Association Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers Association of Oncology Social Work Brain Injury Association of Indiana Chicago Center for Family Health


Clinical Social Work Association Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Employee Assistance Professional Association Employee Assistance Society of North America Federation of Societies for Clinical Social Work Federation of Society of Sex Educators and Therapists First Steps Healthy Families Hoosier Oncology Group Hospice Foundation of America Indiana Association of Home and Hospice Care Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education (programs or seminars related to mental health) Indiana Council of Nephrology Social Workers Indiana Council on Adolescent Pregnancy Indiana Counselors Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Indiana Healthcare Ethics Network. Indiana Hospice Association Indiana Hospital and Health Association (programs or seminars related to mental health) Indiana Organ Procurement Organization Indiana Perinatal Association International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Leukemia Society of America Mediation Matters Mental Health Association Midwest Regional Network for Intervention with Sex Offenders National Association for Family-Based Services. National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors National Association of Liver Transplant Social Workers National Board for Certified Counselors National Board of Addiction Examiners National Brain Tumor Foundation National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse National Council of Community Mental Health Centers National Council of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity National Hospice Association National Kidney Foundation National Organization for Victim Assistance National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice National Spina Bifida Association National Association of Perinatal Social Work Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies Society of Heart and Lung Transplant Social Workers Solutions Training Institute The Alfred Adler Institute of Chicago The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children The Center for Family Studies, Chicago, Illinois The Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute The Family Institute of Chicago The Family Institute/Center for Family Studies The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland The Indianapolis Gestalt Institute The Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, Illinois


The Institute for Psychoanalysis, Chicago, Illinois The International Institute of Object Relations Therapy The Jungian Institute of Chicago The National Association of Family Mediators The National Center for Child Abuse and Neglect The National Children’s Advocacy Center The Society of Social Work Leadership in Health Care The Wellness Community Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Social worker are required to obtain a minimum of 20 Category I CEUs per renewal cycle. Category I is defined as continuing education that is formal programming, which includes the following: 1. Formally organized courses. 2. Workshops. 3. Seminars. 4. Symposia. 5. Institutes. 6. Home study programs, including: 6.A.computer; 6.B.audio; 6.C.video; and 6.D.instructional programs, accredited by board-approved organizations. 7. Courses that are relevant to the license holder’s professional skills, which are part of the curriculum of an accredited university, college, or educational institution, shall earn fifteen (15) CEUs for each academic semester hour completed, or ten (10) CEUs for each academic quarter hour completed. 8. Faculty teaching a course for the first time at an accredited university, college, or educational institution shall earn one and one-half (1½) CEUs for every hour taught. Social workers not required to earn any Category II hours however if they do use Category II hours towards the CEU requirement then they may acquire no more than 20 Category II CEUs per renewal cycle. Category II is defined as continuing education that is self-directed, which includes the following: 1. Journal clubs, earns one (1) CEU for each hour attended. 2. Office in-services, earns one (1) CEU for each hour attended. 3. Case conferences that are specifically designed for training or teaching, earns one (1) CEU for each hour attended. 4. Services as an instructor, presenter, or supervisor in a relevant professional seminar, workshop, or training conference earns one (1) CEU for each hour of service, but only for the initial instruction, presentation, or supervision given. 5. Research and publication of research results in a recognized professional journal or book form, earns ten (10) CEUs, but may only be claimed for the initial publication of the information. 6. Providing peer review of another licensee’s therapy and skills, which includes consultation, conference, and critique, earns one (1) CEU for each hour spent with the peer for this purpose. 7. Services on boards and commissions and holding office in professional organizations, specifically related to the licensee’s profession, earns one (1) CEU for each hour of service

Iowa

Type of CE Units: Hours of continuing education Equivalent: 1 CE hour = 50 minutes of actual instruction time in an approved CE activity Document retention period: 5 years Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No


Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The requirement for mandatory training for identifying and reporting child and dependent adult abuse shall be suspended if the board determines that suspension is in the public interest or that a person at the time of license renewal:1. Is engaged in active duty in the military service of this state or the United States.2. Holds a current waiver by the board based on evidence of significant hardship in complying with training requirements, including waiver of continuing education requirements or extension of time in which to fulfill requirements due to a physical or mental disability or illness as identified in 645—Chapter 281. Special requirement details: Carryover units: No hours of continuing education shall be carried over into the next biennium except as stated for the second renewal. A licensee whose license was reactivated during the current renewal compliance period may use continuing education earned during the compliance period for the first renewal following reactivation. All continuing education must pertain to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession. Detailed list in IAC 645—281.3. A maximum of 12 hours per biennium for independent study courses; Independent study means a subject/program/activity that a person pursues autonomously that meets standards for approval criteria in the rules and includes a posttest. Self-study courses that have a mentor and prior approval as defined in the rules and are accompanied by a brief paper authored by the licensee demonstrating application of the learning objectives to practice issues. 645—281.3(154C,272C) Standards. 281.3(1) General criteria. A continuing education activity which meets all of the following criteria is appropriate for continuing education credit if the continuing education activity: a. Constitutes an organized program of learning which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee; b. Pertains to subject matters which integrally relate to the practice of the profession; c. Is conducted by individuals who have specialized education, training and experience by reason of which said individuals should be considered qualified concerning the subject matter of the program. At the time of audit, the board may request the qualifications of presenters. d. Fulfills stated program goals, objectives, or both; e. Provides proof of attendance to licensees in attendance including: (1) Date, location, course title, presenter(s); (2) Number of program contact hours; and (3) Certificate of completion or evidence of successful completion of the course provided by the course sponsor; and f. Contains one of the following content areas: (1) Human behavior. 1. Theories and concepts of the development of human behavior in the life cycle of individuals, families and the social environment; 2. Community and organizational theories; 3. Normal, abnormal and addictive behaviors; 4. Abuse and neglect; and 5. Effects of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender. (2) Assessment and treatment. 1. Psychosocial assessment/interview; 2. Utilization of the DSM-IV TR; 3. Theoretical approaches and models of practice—individual, couple, and family therapy and group psychotherapy; 4. Establishing treatment goals and monitoring progress; 5. Techniques of social work practice; and 6. Interdisciplinary consultation and collaboration. (3) Social work research, program evaluation, or practice evaluation. (4) Management, administration, and social policy. 1. Organizational policies and procedures; 2. Advocacy and prevention in social work practice;


3. Management of social work staff and other personnel; and 4. Management of social work programs. (5) Theories and concepts of social work education. (6) Social work ethics as they pertain to the rules of conduct. (7) An area, as demonstrated by the licensee, that directly relates to the licensee’s individual practice as a social worker. The licensee shall submit for consideration by the board a specific explanation of how the program relates to the licensee’s individual practice setting as a social worker. e. Programs designed for the purpose of enhancing the licensee’s administrative, management or other clinical skills. f. Activities/programs that are sponsored/approved by: (1) ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program; or (2) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Approval Program. g. Pro-bono/volunteer work that meets the following criteria: (1) A licensee may earn a maximum of 3 of the required 27 hours of continuing education for credit during one biennium by performing pro-bono/volunteer services for indigent, underserved populations, or in areas of critical need within the state of Iowa. Such services must be approved in advance by the board. (2) A licensee shall make application for prior approval of pro-bono/volunteer services by sending a letter to the board indicating that the following requirements will be met: 1. The site for these services is identified including information about the clients, the services that will be offered, how they will be performed and the learning objectives. 2. A contract will be established between licensee and client(s), and each party will be aware that the services are being provided without charge. 3. The services will be subject to all the legal responsibilities and obligations related to the licensee’s profession. 4. The licensee will keep records and files of these client services pursuant to the rules of 645—Chapter 282. 5. A representative from the site for pro-bono/volunteer services must provide a letter stating that these services are to be performed by the licensee. 6. Upon review, the licensee will receive a letter from the board indicating prior approval for these pro-bono/volunteer services that will be done for continuing education credit. 7. Following completion of such services: ● The licensee must provide the board a letter stating that the services were performed as planned. ● The representative on the site must provide a letter indicating such completion. h. Instruction of a course at an approved college, university or graduate school of social work. A licensee may receive credit on a one-time basis not to exceed three hours of continuing education credit per biennium. i. Instruction/presentation/moderation of continuing education programs. A licensee may receive credit on a one-time basis, not to exceed three hours of continuing education credit per biennium, for programs at which the licensee is actually in attendance for the complete program provided the licensee receives a certificate of attendance in compliance with this rule. j. Authorship of papers, publications or books and preparation of presentations and exhibits. A presentation must be made before a professional audience. Presentations may receive credit on a one-time basis for the article, publication, book or the preparation of a presentation or exhibit, not to exceed three hours of continuing education credit per biennium. Carryover units: No hours of continuing education shall be carried over into the next biennium except as stated for the second renewal. A licensee whose license was reactivated during the current renewal compliance period may use continuing education earned during the compliance period for the first renewal following reactivation.

Kansas

Type of CE Units: Units Equivalent: 1 unit = 50 minutes of classroom instruction, 1 hour at minimum Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Each licensee shall maintain individual continuing education records. A copy of any of the following signed forms of documentation shall be accepted as proof


of completion of a continuing education program: 1. A course grade for an academic credit course; 2. A statement of hours attended for an audited academic course; 3. A statement of attendance from the provider of an institute, symposium, workshop, or seminar; 4. The article or book chapter, and verification of publication or written presentation at a professional meeting. These materials shall be submitted to the board for evaluation and certification of the number of hours of credit to be allowed; 5. The academic course syllabus and verification that the course was presented; 6. A letter from the board giving approval for retroactively approved continuing education credit; 7. Written verification from the university practicum instructor that the licensee provided supervision of undergraduate or graduate students; 8. Supervisory documents, pursuant to K.A.R. 102-2-12, for supervision of specialty license applicants; 9. The self-directed learning project, submitted on board-approved forms. This material shall be submitted to the board for evaluation and certification of the number of units of credit to be allowed; 10. A description of the media format, content title, presenter or sponsor, content description, run time, and activity date when videotapes, audiotapes, computerized interactive learning modules, or telecasts were utilized for continuing education purposes; or 11. A letter of appointment to the board of the professional organization, or a letter from the chairperson of the board of the professional organization outlining the licensee’s participation in the organization Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: Other: Kansas Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Carryover units: Continuing education units accumulated in excess of the 40-unit requirement shall not be carried over to the next renewal period. Self-directed must be pre-approved by the Board; maximum of 10 hrs allowed. Acceptable continuing education, as defined in K.A.R. 102-2-1a and whether taken within the state or outside the state, shall include the following types of experiences: 1. In academic social work course or an academic course oriented to the enhancement of social work for academic credit. Each licensee shall be granted 15 continuing education hours for each academic credit hour that the licensee successfully completes. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 40; 2. An academic social work course, or an academic course oriented to the enhancement of a social worker's practice, values, ethics, skills, or knowledge, that is audited. Continuing education credit shall be computed on the basis of the actual contact time that the licensee spends attending the course, up to a maximum of 15 hours for each academic credit hour. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 40; 3. A program, seminar, institute, workshop, or minicourse. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 40; 4. If a posttest is provided, an activity consisting of completing a computerized interactive learning module, viewing a telecast or videotape, listening to an audiotape, or reading. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 40; 5. if a posttest is not provided, an activity consisting of completing a computerized interactive learning module, viewing a telecast or videotape, listening to an audiotape, or reading. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 10 6. Cross-disciplinary offering in medicine, law, the behavioral sciences, a foreign or sign language, a computer science, professional or technical writing, business administration, management sciences, or other disciplines if the offering is clearly related to the enhancement of social work practice, values, ethics, skills, or knowledge. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 10; 7. A self-directed learning project approved by the board. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 10;


8. Supervision of undergraduate and graduate practicum students or specialty applicants. Continuing education credit for this supervision shall not exceed four continuing education hours per semester. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 16; 9. A program presented by an approved program provider. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 40; 10. A single program approved by the board. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 40; 11.The first-time preparation and presentation of a social work course, seminar, institute, or workshop, or the substantial revision and presentation of a social work course, seminar, institute, or workshop. Ten hours may be given for each initial preparation and presentation and for each substantial revision. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 20; 12.The preparation of a professional social work article published for the first time in a recognized professional journal, a book chapter published by a recognized publisher, or a written presentation given for the first time at a statewide or national professional meeting. If more than one licensee or other professional authored the material, the continuing education credit shall be prorated among the authors. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 10; 13. Participation in a professional organization or appointment to the board of directors of a professional organization, if the goals of the organization or board are clearly related to the enhancement of social work practice, skills, values, and knowledge. The maximum number of allowable continuing education hours shall be 12 and shall not exceed six continuing education hours per year. Approval shall not be granted for any of the following: 1. Identical programs if the programs are completed within the same license renewal period; 2. first aid, CPR, infection control, or occupational health and safety courses; 3. In-service training if the training is for job orientation or on-the-job training, or is specific to the employing agency; or 4. Any activity for which the licensee cannot demonstrate that the program's goals and objectives reasonably appear to enhance the licensee's social work practice, knowledge, values, skills, or ethics.Carryover units: Continuing education units accumulated in excess of the 40-unit requirement shall not be carried over to the next renewal period. Self-directed must be pre-approved by the Board; maximum of 10 hrs allowed.

Kentucky

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 hour = a 50 minute period excluding meals, breaks and business sessions Document retention period: 1 year Documentation details: Documentation shall take the form of official documents including: 1. Transcripts; 2. Certificates; 3. Affidavits signed by instructors; or Receipts for fees paid to the sponsor; and Each licensee shall retain copies of his or her documentation. Accrual period: Per 3 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Kentucky Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Counseling Association American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college National Board for Certified Counselors Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: 201 KAR 23:075


Section 10. Waiver or Extensions of Continuing Education. (1) The board may, in individual cases involving medical disability, illness, or undue hardship as determined by the board, grant waivers of the minimum continuing education requirements or extensions of time within which to fulfill the requirements or make the required reports. (2) A written request for waiver or extension of time involving medical disability or illness shall be submitted by the person holding licensure and shall be accompanied by a verifying document signed by a licensed physician. (3) Waivers of the minimum continuing education requirements or extensions of time within which to fulfill the continuing education requirements may be granted by the board for a period of time not to exceed one (1) calendar year. (4) If the medical disability or illness upon which a waiver or extension has been granted continues beyond the period of the waiver or extension, the person holding licensure shall reapply for the waiver or extension. Special requirement details: Each licensee shall be responsible for obtaining required continuing education hours. The licensee shall identify his or her own continuing education needs, take the initiative in seeking continuing professional education activities to meet these needs, and seek ways to integrate new knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Each person holding licensure shall: 1. Select approved programs by which to earn continuing education hours; 2. Submit to the board, if applicable, a request for continuing education programs requiring approval by the board as established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation; 3. Maintain the licensee's own records of continuing education hours; 4. At the time of renewal, list the continuing education hours obtained during that licensure renewal period; 5. Furnish documentation of attendance and participation in the appropriate number of continuing education hours at the time of his or her renewal. Each person holding licensure shall maintain, for a period of one (1) year from the date of renewal, all documentation verifying successful completion of continuing education hours; In each calendar year, up to fifteen (15) percent of all licensees shall be required by the board to furnish documentation of the completion of the appropriate number of continuing education hours for the current renewal period; Verification of continuing education hours shall not otherwise be reported to the board; Programs requiring board review and approval. A program from any of the following sources shall be reviewed and determined if it is relevant and therefore subsequently approved by the board. Relevant programs, including home study, distance learning or teleconference courses, and in-service training provided by other organizations, educational institutions, or other service providers approved by the board. 1. Board approval for home study, distance learning and teleconference courses shall be obtained each year unless the program does not require board approval under subsection (1) of this section. 2. The combined total number of hours for home study, distance learning or teleconference courses shall not exceed one-half (1/2) of the individual’s continuing education hours. 3.Courses on the board’s code of ethics which are taken to meet the requirements of Section 2(4) of this administrative regulation and courses for supervision under 201 KAR 23:070, Section 3(1)(c)2, shall be attended in person before a live presenter, and shall not be taken through home study, distance learning or teleconference courses. 4. Relevant programs or academic courses presented by the licensee. A presenter of relevant programs or academic courses shall earn full continuing education credit for each contact hour of instruction, not to exceed one-half (1/2) of the continuing education renewal requirements. Credit shall not be issued for repeated instruction of the same course. 5. Authoring an article in a relevant, professionally recognized or juried publication. Credit shall not be granted unless an article was published within the one (1) year period immediately preceding the renewal date. A licensee shall not earn more than one-half (1/2) of the continuing education hours required for renewal under the provisions of this subsection. More than one (1) publication shall not be counted during each renewal period. 6. Courses on ethics required by Section 2(4) of this administrative regulation shall be submitted to the board for approval and shall not be automatically approved under Section 3(1) of this administrative regulation.

Louisiana

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: 1 contact hour = 1 clock hour of learning time Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: For audit purposes, only certificates of attendance, sign-in sheets signed by a representative of the sponsoring organization, or an original letter from the sponsoring organization will be accepted as proof of attendance for continuing education events.


Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Louisiana Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education American Association for Social Work with Groups/Spinal Cord Injury British Columbia Assocation of Social Workers California Society for Clinical Social Work Canadian Association on Social Work Education Clinical Psychologist Continuing Education Sponsors CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college Federation of Societies for Clinical Social Work Government Agencies National Association of Black Social Workers National Federation of Clinical Social Workers National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Ontario Association of Social Workers Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies Social work regulatory bodies responsible for social work regulation The Institute for Clinical Social Work, Chicago, Illinois The Society of Social Work Leadership in Health Care University or college social work programs Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Continuing Education Waivers for Declared Emergencies: In response to a disaster or emergency declared by the appropriate authority or governor of the state, continuing education units required for renewal of a license may be waived by the board. Continuing Education Extensions for Extenuating Circumstances: In response to extenuating circumstances, the time frame mandated to complete continuing education units required for renewal of a license, certification, or registration may be extended by the board. In the case of extenuating circumstances, when the individual does not fulfill the continuing education requirements, the individual shall submit a written request for extension to the board for consideration. Special requirement details: Carryover units: CE earned in the month of June may be used for the current period or may be carried over to the next period. The following learning forums are approved for continuing education and must contain content applicable to social work practice. Distance learning (teleconferences, telecourses, home-study courses and internet courses) cannot exceed a total of 10 clock hours of the required 20 clock hours. Independent study must receive pre-approval from the board. 1. Educational offerings sponsored by or approved by social work licensing bodies, state and national professional social work organizations, and schools accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; 2. Educational offerings sponsored by or offered by entities approved by the Association of Social Work Boards; 3. Should the individual social worker make the determination that an education offering which is not preapproved by one of the approval organizations has content applicable to social work practice, the Guide for Assessment of Continuing Education (§317.P) must be used. This document, as well as all the relevant course materials, and the certificate of completion should be maintained in the event you are audited; 4. Distance learning (teleconferences, telecourses, home-study courses and internet courses) sponsored by entities listed in §317.M.1, or pre-approved by a LABSWEauthorized pre-approval organization cannot exceed a total of 10 clock hours of the required 20 clock hours of continuing education required annually for renewal of social work credentials; 5. Continuing education activities or academic courses provided by accredited schools of social work. Academic course work counts per actual class hour; 6. Presentations of content applicable to social work practice at professional conferences, staff development meetings, and other appropriate forums in which you are the primary presenter. These presentations count 1.5 times the actual time of the presentation, in order to give credit for preparation time. (Example: You prepare a presentation on Holiday


Stress that lasts one hour. You will receive 1.5 hours continuing education credit for this presentation.) Presentation and preparation time may only be counted once for each topic. Academic preparation and teaching of social work content (undergraduate or graduate) may be counted once in the same manner, unless the course has been revised to include substantially new content and text books. Please be prepared to provide the exact nature of the content and presentation; 7. Attendance at staff development presentations with content applicable to social work practice (such as staff meeting with a formal and in-depth presentation on working with clients who present borderline symptoms, etc.). Please be prepared to provide the presenter's name, credentials, date of presentation and nature of the content covered. Case based staffing meetings are not included as appropriate continuing education experiences; 8. Attendance at professional social work meetings, Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) item writing workshops, symposiums, panel discussions, or conferences sponsored by the professional associations suggested in §317.M.1. Please be prepared to provide the dates and nature of content or consultation covered; 9. Formal study groups of three or more participants. Must submit name, address, telephone number and credentials of group members to the board office. Study groups should maintain records of topics, attendance, meeting times, and presenters for audit purposes; 10. Contracted professional consultation which the credentialed social worker receives. Must provide the paid consultant's name, address, telephone number, credentials, and the dates and focus of the consultation; 11. Preparation of substantial written material with content applicable to social work practice which requires literature search, research, and explication of social work content (such as writing a social work article or book for publication, or a major grant application). Please provide specific information about the nature of the written work, the effort required, and the publisher or funding agency. These activities may be counted for no more than five hours continuing education; 12. Social workers should be doing consistent independent study. However, such study does not meet the goal of increasing professional relationships and networks. Consequently independent study must receive pre-approval from the board. The following learning situations will not be accepted: 1. Banquet speeches; 2. Non-social work content courses not directly related to enhancement of social work skills or performance as a social work employee. (Example: Computer, financial or business management courses designed to enhance the business of private practice); 3. Staff orientation, administrative staff meetings and case management meetings; 4. Book reports or critiques of professional journal articles; 5. A continuing education offering that rates a zero in any category of the Guide for Assessment of Continuing Education.

Maine

Type of CE Units: Contact hours Equivalent: 1 contact hour = 1 clock hour of learning time Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: Other: Maine Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Continuing professional education contact hours may be earned by participation in the following activities only: 1. Seminars, Workshops and Institutes 2. Academic Courses 3. In-Service Training Sessions 4. Distance Learning Activities in Which Immediate Interaction With the Instructor is Available 5. Teaching, Writing, Audiotapes, Videotapes, Independent Study, Certain Distance Learning. A maximum of 10 hours total is permitted within the following 3 categories:


5.A. Teaching. A social worker may claim continuing professional education credit for preparation and presentation of a course, workshop or seminar for the first time it is presented, only. 5.B. Writing. A social worker may claim continuing professional education credit for writing articles and books for publication, as well as for reviewing and editing articles and books. 5.C. Audiotapes/disks, Videotapes/disks, and Independent Study. A licensee may claim continuing professional education credit only once for a particular audiotape/disk, videotape/disk or course of independent study. Continuing professional education credit may not be claimed for a course of independent study that is substantially similar to a course that the licensee has previously taken for credit. 5.D. Non-interactive distance learning. Distance learning activities in which immediate interaction with the instructor is not available. 6. Board Approval of Certain Continuing Professional Education Activities The board may pre-approve seminars, workshops and institutes for content and relevance to the practice of social work at the request of sponsors only. A licensee may claim continuing professional education credit for activities that have not been pre-approved. However, credit may be denied upon audit if the activity does not meet the requirements of this chapter. A seminar, workshop or institute for which pre-approval has been sought and denied is not eligible for continuing professional education credit.

Manitoba

Type of CE Units: Hours of continuing competence Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 5 years Documentation details: Continuing competence activities must be reported on annually. Social Workers will be required to submit their first CCP Tracking Sheet as part of registration renewal in February/March 2017. The 8-hour workshop requirement must be completed by February/March 2017 for all Practicing Social Workers registered prior to March 2016. Accrual period: Per 3 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Preapproved organizations: Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education British Columbia Assocation of Social Workers Canadian Association on Social Work Education Prince Edward Island Association of Social Workers Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: Yes Learning plan details: A learning plan requirement is in process of implementation. Phase one of the program began on April 1, 2016. Practicing Social Workers will complete their first Continuing Competence Program (CCP) activity report during registration renewal in February/March 2017. Future requirements of the MCSW Continuing Competence Program will include a learning plan and self-assessment. Competence is maintained and acquired through reflective practice, lifelong learning and integration of learning into practice. Practicing Social Workers will be required to complete a self-assessment and develop a learning plan with objectives to be evaluated and updated annually. These tools will be developed and provided to members in future phases of the Continuing Competence Program. Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: 75 hours to include the following: 1. A minimum of 40 hours of Formal Activities within the three year reporting period 2. A portion of the 40 hours of Formal Activities must include direct learning activities. Direct learning activities refers to professional development involving the receipt of knowledge (as opposed to sharing knowledge/delivering education through field practicums or workshop/classroom delivery) 3. Training specific to the registrant’s area of social work practice 4. Knowledge of cultural diversity and the pluralistic nature of Manitoba 5. Knowledge of and skills related to indigenous peoples, including their history, culture and spirituality


6. Knowledge about social and economic justice issues, including systemic barriers and causes of social needs and problems 7. Knowledge and skills in working with communities and groups Formal activities are defined as, and limited to the following activities relevant to the practice of social work (Section 17(2) of The Social Work Profession Regulation): 1. Participating in certificate programs; 2. Attending conferences, seminars, conventions, workshops and lectures; 3. Attending cross cultural training; 4. Attending workplace in-service training; 5. Participating as a student or lecturer of university or college courses; 6. Delivering a presentation as part of a university or college course, conference or seminar; 7. Acting as a field instructor for the University of Manitoba, l’Université de St. Boniface or Booth University College social work programs; 8. Researching issues related to the practice of social work and publishing research results; 9. Volunteering with community social service organizations in a direct service capacity; 10. Volunteering as a board or committee member for a community agency related to social work or attending meetings of a board or a committee related to social work; 11. Participating as a member of a committee or chapter of the Manitoba College of Social Workers; 12. Attending the Annual General Meeting of The Manitoba College of Social Workers Informal activities are defined as, and limited to the following activities relevant to the practice of social work (Section 17(3) of the Social Work Profession Regulation): 1. Reading journals, books or internet material; 2. Viewing videos and webcasts; 3. Attending community presentations and learning sessions; 4. Participating in organized group discussions; 5. Preparing a learning plan for the Manitoba College of Social Worker Continuing Competence Program Future requirements of the MCSW Continuing Competence Program will include a Learning Plan and Self-assessment.

Maryland

Type of CE Units: Credit hours Equivalent: 1 credit hour = 1 hour and includes the terms contact hour, clock hour, hour or continuing education credit Document retention period: 1 year Documentation details: Documentation may include: 1. A certificate of participation, if available; or 2. If a certificate of participation is not available: the dates when the program was presented; the name(s) of the presenter(s); topics presented; and an outline of the presentation (this could be from your notes). 3. Post-test passing score for audio-visual and home study programs or a certificate of participation if available. 4. Proof of presentation made, reprints of publications, letters from educational institutions when credit is claimed for the instruction of students; 5. Dates, times and names of participants in structured peer-case conferences and journal club activities. 6. An official transcript for academic courses Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Maryland Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Regionally accredited university or college Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Details: A social worker can request an extension in time of the continuing education requirements based upon a handicap, prolonged illness, or other undue hardship.


Special requirement details: Category I Activities 1. Programs given by Board Authorized Sponsors which are comprised of a minimum of 1 hour on a single subject . 2. Live real-time transactions between teachers and learners ( may include face to face and interactive technology). 3. Courses, seminars, workshops, symposiums, conferences, staff development, grand rounds and attendance or presentation of programs offered at professional or scientific meetings Category II Activities 1. Programs which are less structured or are not Board-authorized. 2. Workshops, conferences, in-service trainings, structured peer-case conferences, journal clubs, preparation and presentation of a scientific or professional paper at a meeting of a professional or scientific organization; authoring a professional publication; preparing and presenting Category I activities. (Refer to Section .04 Item E for calculating maximum number of credit hours.) 3. Audio-visual instructional programs and home-study courses provided by a Board approved Category I sponsor. No credit can be earned for activities related to consultation or the provision of and participation in planned supervisory activities as a supervisor or supervisee.

Massachusetts

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 CE hour = 50 minutes of actual instruction time in an approved CE activity Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: It is the licensee's responsibility to maintain appropriate documentation demonstrating that all programs submitted meet the Board's continuing education requirements as summarized above and/ or as found in the Board's Regulations at 258 CMR 31.00. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Massachusetts Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education American Nurses Credentialing Center American Psychological Association Board of Nursing Home Administrator's Social work regulatory bodies responsible for social work regulation Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The Board may extend the deadline for completion of the continuing education required by 258 CMR 31.03(1) upon a showing by the social worker that completion of such continuing education by the original deadline imposes an undue hardship due to unforeseen circumstances. Special requirement details: A course may be used to satisfy the continuing education requirements set forth in 258 CMR 31.03(1), only if that course, program or activity covers: 1.Theories and concepts of human behavior in the social environment; 2. Social work practice, knowledge and skills; 3. Social work research, program evaluation, or practice evaluation; 4. Social work agency management or administration; 5. Development, evaluation and/or implementation of social policy; 6. Social work ethics and standards of professional practice; or 7. Current issues in clinical or non-clinical social work practice (e.g., diversity, aging, multi-culturalism, new approaches to diagnosis and treatment of mental or emotional disorders, etc.) Other approved recognized entities for the provision of CE credits: 1. The Department of Children and Families; 2. The Department of Public Health; and 3. The Department of Mental Health. Recognized entity means an educational institution, professional organization or other entity which has been recognized or authorized by the Board to sponsor, conduct or approve continuing education programs in social work.


An Individual Continuing Education Activity is defined as any activity by an individual licensed social worker which has been specially approved by the Board pursuant to 258 CMR 31.04(4) and provides information or knowledge which contributes directly to the professional competence of a social worker. Such activities include, but shall not necessarily be limited to lectures, course or conference presentations, publication of a professional article, or research activities which lead to a conference presentation or publication of a professional article. A licensed social worker who provides services as an employee of a unity of state, county or municipal government within Massachusetts is exempt from continuing education requirements. Continuing education credit will not be given for programs that do not apply directly to and "contribute to the growth of professional competence in social work practice." Programs focused on marketing skills, management or other business skills, or computer proficiency skills will not be considered acceptable, as those types of courses are intended to enhance business skills, and not social work skills. In addition, Professional Development Points (PDPs) gained through Professional Development Programs provided by a school system will not be accepted.

Michigan

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 CE hour = 60 minutes of instruction devoted to a program of continuing education Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: 1. An outline of the course or program shall be provided. 2. The qualifications of individuals presenting a course or program shall be provided. 3. The method used to deliver the course or program shall be described. 4. Measurements of pre-knowledge and post- knowledge or skill improvements shall be defined. 5. The monitoring of attendance at a course or program shall be required. 6. Records of course attendance that show the date of a program or course, its location, the credentials of the presenters, rosters of individuals who were in attendance, and continuing education contact hours awarded to each attendee shall be maintained. 7. A participant shall be awarded a certificate or written evidence of attendance at a program or course that indicates the participant's name, date and location of program, sponsor or program approval number, and hours of continuing education earned. Accrual period: Per 3 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: The board shall consider any of the following as acceptable continuing education: 1. One continuing education contact hour, without limitation, may be earned for each 60 minutes of attendance at a continuing education program that complies with the standards in R 338.2908o. 2. Three continuing education contact hours may be earned for each 60-minute presentation of a continuing education program that is not a part of the licensee's regular job description that complies with the standards in R 338.2908o. 3. Credit may be earned for the same program only once in each renewal period. A maximum of 15 continuing education contact hours may be earned under this subdivision. 4. Five continuing education contact hours may be earned for each semester credit earned for academic courses related to social work practice offered in an educational program approved by the board under R 338.2908o. 5. Three continuing education contact hours may be earned for each quarter credit earned for academic courses related to social work practice offered in an educational program approved by the board under R 338.2908o. 6. One continuing education contact hour may be granted for each 60 minutes of program attendance, without limitation, at a continuing education program that has been granted approval by another state board of social work or the association of social work boards. 7. One continuing education contact hour may be granted for each 60 minutes of attendance, without limitation, at a continuing education program related to social work practice offered by an educational program approved by the board R 338.2908o.


8. Not more than 10 continuing education contact hours may be granted for publication, in a social work journal or textbook, of an article or chapter related to the practice of social work. 9. A maximum of 10 continuing education contact hours may be earned for completion of online computer programs pertaining to social work. Approved provider of continuing education means an individual, group, professional association, school, institution, organization, or agency approved by the board of social work to conduct educational programs. CE hours in pain and pain symptom management may include, but are not limited to courses in behavior management, psychology of pain, behavior modification, and stress management. Online programs cannot exceed 10 CE hours per renewal period The content or activity of a course or program shall cover 1 or more of the following topics: 1. Theories and concepts of human behavior in the social environment. 2. Social work practice, knowledge, and skills 3. Social work research, program evaluation, or practice evaluation. 4. Social work agency management or administration. 5. Development, evaluation, and/or implementation of social policy. 6. Social work ethics and standards of professional practice. 7. A current issue in clinical or macro social work practice. Not more than 10 continuing education contact hours may be granted for publication, in a social work journal or textbook, of an article or chapter related to the practice of social work. A maximum of 10 continuing education contact hours may be earned for completion of online computer programs pertaining to social work.

Minnesota

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours; clock hours Equivalent: 1 CE hour = 60 minutes of education Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: For educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a conference, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor giving the following information: 1. The name of the sponsor or presenter of the program; 2. The title of the workshop or seminar; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed; For academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, the documentation must include a copy of a transcript giving the following information: 1. The name of the institution offering the course; 2. The title of the course; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the course; and 4. The number of credits completed; For staff training offered by public or private employers, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information: 1. The name of the employer; 2. The title of the staff training; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed. For independent study, including electronic study, or consultation or training regarding supervision, the documentation must include a written summary of the activity conducted, including the following information: 1. The topics studied; 2. A description of the applicability of the activity to the licensee's authorized scope of practice; 3. The titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the organization offering the study, or the name and title of the licensed professional consulted regarding supervision; 4. The dates the licensee conducted the activity; and 5. The number of clock hours the licensee conducted the activity.


For educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a conference, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor giving the following information: 1. The name of the sponsor or presenter of the program; 2. The title of the workshop or seminar; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed; For academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, the documentation must include a copy of a transcript giving the following information: 1. The name of the institution offering the course; 2. The title of the course; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the course; and 4. The number of credits completed; For staff training offered by public or private employers, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information: 1. The name of the employer; 2. The title of the staff training; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed. For independent study, including electronic study, or consultation or training regarding supervision, the documentation must include a written summary of the activity conducted, including the following information: 1. The topics studied; 2. A description of the applicability of the activity to the licensee's authorized scope of practice; 3. The titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the organization offering the study, or the name and title of the licensed professional consulted regarding supervision; 4. The dates the licensee conducted the activity; and 5. The number of clock hours the licensee conducted the activity. For educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a conference, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor giving the following information: 1. The name of the sponsor or presenter of the program; 2. The title of the workshop or seminar; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed; For academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, the documentation must include a copy of a transcript giving the following information: 1. The name of the institution offering the course; 2. The title of the course; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the course; and 4. The number of credits completed; For staff training offered by public or private employers, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information: 1. The name of the employer; 2. The title of the staff training; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed. For independent study, including electronic study, or consultation or training regarding supervision, the documentation must include a written summary of the activity conducted, including the following information: 1. The topics studied; 2. A description of the applicability of the activity to the licensee's authorized scope of practice; 3. The titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the organization offering the study, or the name and title of the licensed professional consulted regarding supervision; 4. The dates the licensee conducted the activity; and 5. The number of clock hours the licensee conducted the activity.


For educational workshops or seminars offered by an organization or at a conference, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the presenter or sponsor giving the following information: 1. The name of the sponsor or presenter of the program; 2. The title of the workshop or seminar; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed; For academic coursework offered by an institution of higher learning, the documentation must include a copy of a transcript giving the following information: 1. The name of the institution offering the course; 2. The title of the course; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the course; and 4. The number of credits completed; For staff training offered by public or private employers, the documentation must include a copy of the certificate of attendance issued by the employer giving the following information: 1. The name of the employer; 2. The title of the staff training; 3. The dates the licensee participated in the program; and 4. The number of clock hours completed. For independent study, including electronic study, or consultation or training regarding supervision, the documentation must include a written summary of the activity conducted, including the following information: 1. The topics studied; 2. A description of the applicability of the activity to the licensee's authorized scope of practice; 3. The titles and authors of books and articles consulted or the name of the organization offering the study, or the name and title of the licensed professional consulted regarding supervision; 4. The dates the licensee conducted the activity; and 5. The number of clock hours the licensee conducted the activity. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Minnesota Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The Board may grant a variance which allows additional time to complete CE requirements. To apply for a CE variance licensees must report: 1. The number of hours not completed; 2. The reason additional time is needed, and; 3. A plan to complete the remaining hours. Under no circumstances will the CE requirement be waived or reduced. If a CE variance is granted, renewal or reactivation will remain in process until the licensee completes the required number of CE hours; however, the licensee will be authorized to practice pending completion. Generally, a CE variance is granted for no longer than one to two months. Special requirement details: Acceptable CE Activities 1. Educational workshops or conferences 2. Staff training offered by an employer 3. Independent study: Independent study must be for publication, public presentation, or professional development and includes, but is not limited to, electronic study. For licensing supervisors who are required to document 6 CE hours of training in supervision, independent study may include consultation or training regarding supervision with a licensed professional who has demonstrated supervisory skill. Acceptable Content 1. Contributes to the practice of social work 2. Benefits practicing social workers 3. Promotes the standards of practice 4. Presenter must be qualified in the subject matter 5. Not procedural or oriented toward business practices or self-development


Mississippi

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: 1 clock hour credit = 1 clock-hour spent in a continuing education activity Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: Licensee Responsibility: It is the sole responsibility of the licensee to: 1) obtain verification of attendance documenting continuing education offerings; 2) provide proof of participation in approved continuing education offerings to the Board; 3) provide attestation of having completed continuing education; and 4) maintain for four (4) years their own records and official verification of the continuing education files for the licensees. Failure to substantiate the number of approved credits submitted or to submit documentation for a sufficient number of approved continuing education credits will result in a license not being renewed. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Mississippi Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: American Association of Pastoral Counselor American Counseling Association American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Waiver of Continuing Education Requirements and Request for Extension of Time to Complete Continuing Education Requirements 1. The Board may waive continuing education requirements to a licensee who was not engaged in the practice of social work during a given continuing education renewal period on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as severe illness, disability, military service or other good cause. Any waiver will be granted solely in the discretion of the Board. 2. The Board may extend the time within which to fulfill continuing education requirements to a licensee during a given continuing education renewal period on an individual basis for reasons of hardship, such as severe illness, disability, military service or other good cause. Any waiver or extension of time will be granted solely in the discretion of the Board. 3. A licensee must submit a written request for a waiver of, or extension of time within which to fulfill, continuing education requirements. The request must be made in writing, under penalty of perjury, and must set forth with specificity the reasons for requesting the waiver or extension and, in the case of the waiver request, the portion of the renewal period during which the licensee was not engaged in the practice of social work. The licensee shall submit to the Board all documentation in support of the request for waiver or extension and such additional information or documentation as the Board may request in support of the waiver or extension. 4. Waivers of the minimum continuing education requirements may be granted for up to one-half of the forty (40) hours of continuing education required for any two-year (biennial) renewal period. Extensions of time may be granted by the Board for a period not to exceed one (1) calendar year. The grant of an extension by the Board will result in the renewal of a license based on the condition that the licensee completes the continuing education requirement by the deadline established by the Board. 5. A waiver of continuing education requirements granted pursuant to this section shall be effective only for the biennial period in which such waiver is granted. If the condition(s) which necessitated the waiver continues into the next biennial period, a licensee who seeks another waiver must apply to the Board for a renewal of such waiver for the new biennial period. 6. If an extension of time is granted, the license will be placed on active status but the license shall be automatically changed to inactive status at the end of the extension period unless the licensee satisfies the continuing education requirement prior to that time. When the license is placed on inactive status, the licensee shall cease all activity requiring a license.


7. A licensee shall apply for a waiver or extension of continuing education requirements no later than 30 (thirty) days prior to the end of the biennial licensing period for which the waiver or extension is requested. All requests shall be sent to the office of the Board, by certified mail, return receipt requested. 8. An extension of time shall not be granted to any licensee who obtained an extension in the immediately preceding renewal or reporting period in which the licensee held an active license, except in the case of a licensee who is unable to complete the requirements due to military service commitment pursuant to a combat or national emergency assignment. The Board may, as a condition of any extension or waiver granted, require the licensee to make up a portion of the continuing education requirement in the manner determined by the Board. Special requirement details: Carryover units: Ten continuing education hours may be carried over from one renewal to the next. The continuing education hours must have been obtained within the six months immediately prior to the current renewal date. When probation is the result of a continuing education deficiency, Probationary Status will continue until the next regular renewal cycle. No probationary license will be renewed unless all continuing education deficiencies are collected AND current renewal requirements are met. For example, if a probationer lacks 15 continuing education hours, the probationer would require 55 continuing education hours to renew at the next renewal cycle. No licensee may go through a second renewal cycle without bringing all educational requirements up to date. The Board shall credit continuing education for social workers as follows. Parts of programs which meet the criteria set forth in these rules and regulations (relating to Types of Continuing Education and Criteria for Approval of Continuing Education Activities) shall be credited on a one-for-one basis with one clock-hour credit for each one clock-hour spent in the continuing education activity. Time devoted to registration, organizational business, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, or other refreshments shall not be counted as instructional or continuing education credit time. When there is a luncheon speaker, only the time of the speaker’s presentation may be calculated for continuing education credit. Forty (40) clock hours are required each renewal period. Acceptable Formats for Continuing Education Continuing education offerings must consist of subjects relevant to social work practice and not related to the specific administrative procedur s of any single agency or organization. All offerings, except those from designated providers, must be preapproved PRIOR to the offering. For information about pre-approval, see Part 1902, Chapter 4. Acceptable ways of acquiring continuing education credits include the following: 1. Academic courses taken from a regionally accredited college or university or a school in candidacy for CSWE status, related to the licensee's social work practice, may be submitted for review and consideration for approval to the SWCEC. These course materials must be submitted prior to taking the course or immediately after enrollment. If approved, documentation of successful completion of the course must be submitted for final approval. One graduate academic semester hour successfully completed (a grade of “B” or better) shall be equivalent to five (5) continuing education hours. 2. Social Work academic courses taken from a CSWE accredited school of social work at a level beyond the licensee’s current academic status are acceptable for continuing education. These courses do not need to be submitted to the SWCEC for prior approval. One graduate academic semester hour successfully completed (a grade of “B” or better) shall be equivalent to five (5) continuing education hours. 3. Instructors teaching a class at a CSWE accredited school of social work may submit documentation to be calculated at ten (10) hours per hour of class credit. This approval will only be honored for classes taught the first time. 4. Continuing Education programs provided by organizations listed in part 1902, Chapter 4, Rule 4.1, B (2) shall be considered an acceptable mode of acquiring continuing education hours. 5. Approved workshops, institutes, conferences, or other continuing social work or social welfare related organizations shall be considered an acceptable mode of acquiring continuing education hours. Note: Provider organizations are responsible for obtaining approval for credit PRIOR TO conducting the activity. (See Part 1902, Chapter 4, Rule 4.1, F) 6. Staff Development: Approved public or private agency staff development programs that contribute to the enhancement of social work practice, skills, or knowledge and are not primarily procedural or administrative, shall be considered an acceptable format for acquiring continuing education credits. (See information about prior approval, Part 1902, Chapter 4, Rule 4.1, F)


7. Individual Activities: Activities, including workshops and presentations, planned by an individual must be approved by SWCEC in advance. No more than twenty (20) approved continuing education hours of this type will be accepted in a given licensure renewal period. a. Publication of a Professional Social Work Paper: The initial publication shall be acceptable for twenty (20) continuing education hours. Presentation of a professional social work paper for the first time at an approved professional conference shall be acceptable for five (5) continuing education hours or twice the approved continuing education hours for the session, provided the written paper is submitted with the request. The published paper must be submitted to the SWCEC within six (6) months of publication accompanied by copy of the publication medium (journal, book, professional magazine) and a completed CE application form. b. Presenter: Participation as the sole presenter, leader, or teacher of an approved workshop or conference shall be acceptable for three times the approved continuing education hours for the session. c. Panelist: Participation as a panel member for an approved workshop or conference shall be acceptable for two times the approved continuing education hours for the session. d. Facilitator: Facilitating, moderating, or presiding over an approved wokshop or conference shall be acceptable for the approved continuing education hours for the session. e. Self-Directed Learning Projects and/or Distance Learning/Internet (Online) Learning Courses: Continuing education hours for distance learning/internet learning courses will only be granted for courses offered by Designated Providers, MBOE exempt providers or by prior approval by the SWCEC on a per case basis. The SWCEC will grant continuing education hours only after completion of the course and proof of successful completion of posttest, course examination, and/or evaluation from the online course provider. Self-directed learning projects are projects intended to increase knowledge and shall be documented by means of a paper, annotated bibliography, etc. Projects intended to increase skill development shall be documented by means of audio or audiovisual tapes. Credit for self-directed learning projects may be granted provided the project is completed and approved PRIOR TO the current license expiration date. Projects not completed and approved by the license expiration date can be considered for the licensee's next renewal period. Self-directed learning project proposals should be submitted nine months prior to the expiration date of licensure to allow sufficient time for review, project completion and approval. Reading a book, preparing a paper in a graduate course, case, or consultation shall not meet the requirements for this activity. No more than twenty (20) continuing education hours may be accrued per renewal period as a result of self-directed accrued per renewal period as a result of self-directed learning projects.

Missouri

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 2 years Documentation details: A licensee shall be responsible for maintaining records of continuing education activities. Each licensee shall retain documentation of the continuing education verified on the renewal form for two (2) years following license renewal. The committee may conduct audits of licensees to verify compliance with the continuing education requirements. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Counseling Association American Mental Health Counselor Association American Psychological Association International Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Counselors International Federation of Schools of Social Work Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The committee shall have authority to make exceptions to the continuing professional education requirement for reasons of health, military service, foreign residency, or other good cause. Special requirement details: (6) The required continuing education hours may be satisfied through any combination of the following activities:


(A) University or college courses that the licensee successfully completes for credit. Each semester hour credit shall equal fifteen (15) hours of continuing education and each quarter-hour credit shall equal ten (10) hours. Non-credit hours shall be measured in classroom hours; (B) A maximum of fifteen (15) hours for the completion of self-study programs (i.e., audio or video recordings, electronic, computer, or interactive materials or programs); (C) Three (3) hours for the publication of an article in a non-peer-reviewed publication; (D) Five (5) hours for publication of an article in a peer-reviewed professional publication; (E) Five (5) hours for the publication of one (1) chapter in a social work related professional book; (F) Ten (10) hours for the publication of an entire book related to the practice of social work; (G) A maximum of five (5) hours for the initial one (1)-time preparation and presentation of a social work course, seminar, or workshop during a renewal period. Credit for preparation and presentation shall not be granted for repetitious presentations; (H) A maximum of three (3) hours during a renewal period for supervision performed for any of the following: social work applicants, impaired licensees, licensees under disciplinary sanction, or peer review of another licensee’s therapy skills which includes consultation, conference, and critique; undergraduate and graduate practicum students; or specialty applicants; or (I) Attending workshops or seminars approved by or sponsored by the following: 1. National Association of Social Workers (NASW); 2. Social service agency and/or organizational staff development unit (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes, residential treatment facility, etc.); 3. Professional associations in the human services including but not limited to the— A. American Psychological Association (APA); B. Missouri Psychological Association (MOPA); C. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT); D. Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT); E. American Counseling Association of Missouri (ACAM); F. American Counselors Association (ACA); G. American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA); H. Missouri Mental Health Counseling Association (MMHCA); and I. Missouri Society for Clinical Social Workers (MSCSW); 4. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) or its successor—Approved Continuing Education (ACE); 5. Accredited college or university; or 6. Continuing education hours used to satisfy the continuing education requirements of another state may be submitted to fulfill the requirements of this state if the other state’s continuing education requirements are substantially equal to or greater than the requirements of this state. (7) Continuing education hours cannot be carried over into another or the next reporting period and shall not be awarded for regular work activities, administrative staff meetings, case staffing or reporting, membership in or holding office in, or participation on boards or committees, business meetings of professional organizations, or training specifically related to policies and procedures of an agency.

Montana

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: Time allowed for continuing education activities is to be submitted in clock hours Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Each licensee shall submit an affidavit on a form approved by the board attesting to the number of accredited continuing education hours completed each year. Said affidavit shall be filed as part of licensee's renewal. Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, Other: Montana Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A licensee may apply for an exemption from the CE requirement if a physician's certified statement is presented that the licensee was physically incapacitated to the extent that the continuing education requirement could not be satisfied within the previous license period. Any licensee over the age of 70 may apply for an exemption from the CE requirements by filing a statement with the Board setting forth good faith reasons why he or she is unable to comply with the rules and an exemption may be granted by the Board. Special requirement details: The following standards are set forth by the Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and should help determine appropriate CE activities. The standards shall govern the approval of continuing education activities.


1. They shall have significant intellectual or practical content, and the primary objective shall be to increase the participant's professional competence as a social worker or professional counselor. 2. They shall constitute an organized program of learning dealing with matters directly related to the practice of social work/professional counseling, professional responsibility, or ethical obligations of social workers and professional counselors. 3. Providing or receiving consultation and supervision does not constitute CE. In-service training will only be accepted from approved organizations. Ways to earn credit: 1. Attendance at a workshop or conference that has been granted approval by the Board Office.  Attendance at academic social work/counseling-related classes or workshops offered by accredited colleges or universities 2. A maximum of 10 clock hours may be earned for the first time preparation and presentation of a new course in-service workshop or seminar which is related to the enhancement of social work/ counseling practice, values, skills and knowledge. 3. A maximum of 10 clock hours may be earned for the preparation by the author or authors of a professional social work/counseling paper published for the first time in a recognized professional journal, or given for the first time at a statewide or national professional meeting; or have a book published. 4. Home study or Online courses, offered by approved providers that supply proof of completion and hours awarded. At this time, there is no limit on the number of CE hours earned through home study or online.

Nebraska

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours; Continuing education credits Equivalent: Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Each provider of a continuing education program must furnish to each person completing the program a certificate of completion. 1. Each certificate must include the following: 1.a. Program title; 1.b. Name of the participant; 1.c. Provider's name; 1.d. City, State and Location of the program; 1.e. Date(s) of the program; and 1.f. Number of hours received by the licensee and/or certificate holder. Each provider of a continuing education program must furnish to each person completing the program a certificate of completion. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The Department, on the recommendation of the Board, may waive the continuing competency requirements, in whole or in part, for any two-year period or for the period of time since the license and/or certificate was last issued when a licensee and/or certificate holder submits documentation that circumstances beyond his/her control prevented him or her from completing such requirements. Circumstances include: 1. Hold a NE license and/or certificate but is not engaged in mental health practice or an associated profession; or 2. Have been in the service of the regular armed forces of the United States during any part of the period since his/her certificate was issued or last renewed; or 3. Be a legal resident of another state, territory, or the District of Columbia and have not practiced as a licensed mental health practitioner in the State of Nebraska since his/her license was issued or last renewed; or a. If the waiver is requested for an associated certificate, the certificate holder must be a legal resident of another state, territory or the District of Columbia and have not practiced the associated profession in the State of Nebraska since his/her certificate was issued or last renewed; or 4. Have been suffering from a serious or disabling illness or physical disability which prevented completion of the required number of continuing education hours since his/her license and/or certificate was issued or last renewed; or


5. Have been first licensed and/or certified within twenty-four months immediately preceding the license and/or certification renewal date. Special requirement details: The Board of Mental Health Practice does not pre-approve offerings, but may accept as continuing education for licensure and certification renewal learning experiences as set out in 172 NAC 94-014.02, provided they are planned and conducted for mental health practitioners, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, or social workers, and that they are related to mental health practice. Continuing education for individuals who hold a social work certificate, but are not licensed as a mental health practitioner, must relate to the practice of social work. Approved Continuing Education: Subject matter acceptable for continuing education credit in social work must relate to maintaining skills necessary for the safe and competent practice of social work and is described as follows: (a) College Courses from an approved under-graduate or graduate program; (b) Micro/Macro social work practice and research; (c) Multi-disciplinary Programs relevant to the individual's practice setting; (d) Educational/Training Videos; (e) Practicums from an approved under-graduate or graduate program; (f) Publications/Articles written by a certificate holder that enhance the maintenance of skills and must be published in a refereed professional journal, or be a chapter of a book or an entire book; (g) Home Study Programs; and. (e) Dissertations from an approved under-graduate or graduate program. Approved Continuing Education Program means courses, clinics, forums, lectures, training programs, seminars, home study programs, publications, presentations, or video, satellite or other electronic interactive programs, including formal course presentations, that pertain to mental health or the associated certificates and are approved by the Board. Continuing Competency means to ensure: 1. The maintenance by a credentialed person of knowledge and skills necessary to competently practice mental health, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, and/or social work, 2. The utilization of new techniques based on scientific and clinical advances, and 3. The promotion of research to assure expansive and comprehensive services to the public. It is the competency required as a condition of licensure renewal, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-161.09. Continuing Education is the method of continuing competency A continuing education program must meet the following criteria to be acceptable for continuing education credit: 1. The program must be at least 60 minutes in duration; 2. The program's objectives must relate to the practice of mental health and/or the associated certificate; 3. Presenters of programs must be qualified by education, experience or training; 4. Programs must be open to all mental health practitioners licensed by Nebraska who meet the training and educational pre-requisites for the program. Employment cannot be considered as a pre-requisite; a. Social Work: Programs relating to an associated certificate in social work must be open to all social workers certified by Nebraska who meet the training and education pre-requisites for the program. Employment cannot be considered as a pre-requisite; b. Professional Counseling: Programs relating to an associated certificate in professional counseling must be open to all professional counselors certified by Nebraska who meet the training and education pre-requisites for the program. Employment cannot be considered as a pre-requisite; and c. Marriage and Family Therapy: Programs relating to an associated certificate in marriage and family therapy must be open to all marriage and family therapists certified by Nebraska who meet the training and education pre-requisites for the program. Employment cannot be considered as a pre-requisite. 5. Program provider must have a process for monitoring and verifying attendance. Dissertations may accumulate up to 32 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period. Teaching: Hours granted for teaching a college/university course are calculated as stated in subsection 2 above; 30 of the 32 hours may be earned per biennial. Home study programs may accumulate up to 20 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period. Publications may accumulate up to 20 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period. Educational/training videos may accumulate up to 10 hours of continuing education within a biennial renewal period. Workshop Presenters may receive credit for only the initial presentation during a renewal period. Credit will not be given for subsequent presentations of the same program/course.

Nevada

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 CE hour = 60 minutes of instruction devoted to a program of continuing education Document retention period: 3 years


Documentation details: Each licensee shall maintain sufficient documentation which verifies the information set forth in the affidavit (submitted at renewal) for at least 3 years. The inability to provide evidence supporting the information in the affidavit subjects the licensee to disciplinary action. Each provider shall: 1. Keep records of: a. Each licensee who participates in the program; b. The program attended by each licensee; and c. The number of continuing education hours completed by each licensee. 2. Maintain the records for 3 years after completion of the program. 3. Furnish each licensee who completes a program of continuing education with a certificate that sets forth: a. The name of the licensee; b. The name of the provider of the program; c. The title of the program; d. The number of continuing education hours assigned to the program by the Board; e. The date and location of the program; and f. The original signature of the provider. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: Other: Nevada Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Upon the request of the licensee, the Board may waive the continuing education requirements of this section for a licensee who is at least 70 years of age and is retired from the practice of social work. The Board may renew the license of a licensee who fails to complete 30 continuing education hours during a 2-year period if it finds good cause to do so. However the requirement for 2.0 CE hours in suicide prevention and awareness must be completed. Special requirement details: Program of continuing education means a course or program of education and training that: 1. Is designed to maintain, improve or enhance the knowledge and competency of a licensee in the practice of social work; and 2. Has been approved by the Board. A program of continuing education that demonstrates the knowledge and competency of a licensee must be approved by the Board. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, to obtain the approval of the Board, a continuing education program must be limited in time, be interactive and provide independent verification that the licensee has successfully completed the program. A continuing education program that is not limited in time or interactive may be approved by the Board if the program meets specific criteria set forth by the Board. A continuing education program may be in the form of: a. Workshops or conferences, including, without limitation, teleconferences; b. Distance learning courses; c. Home study courses; d. A self-directed learning program which has been approved by the Board before the licensee begins the program; e. Publication of an article or paper by the licensee in a professional journal or other publication that is approved by the Board; f. A one-time presentation, not to exceed 15 hours, of an academic course, in-service training workshop or seminar by the licensee; g. Successful completion of an academic course of instruction at a regionally accredited college or university; h. Attendance by the licensee at a workshop or public hearing conducted by the Board; or i. Any other kind of program or course if the Board has, at the request of the licensee wishing to take the program or course as continuing education, approved the program or course as a program of continuing education. A licensee may apply, if licensed as a licensed associate in social work or a licensed social worker, for not more than 15 hours of continuing education credit or, if licensed as a licensed independent social worker or a licensed clinical social worker, for not more than 18 hours of continuing education credit for distance learning courses, home study courses


and self-directed learning programs during a 2-year period, except that the Board may approve additional hours of such continuing education if the licensee can demonstrate good cause for the approval of the additional hours. A licensee may apply, if licensed as a licensed associate in social work or a licensed social worker, for not more than 2 hours of continuing education credit or, if licensed as a licensed independent social worker or a licensed clinical social worker, for not more than 4 hours of continuing education credit relating to ethics for any period in which the licensee serves as a member of a committee or board of review that: (a) Considers issues or applies any policy, law or regulation relating to ethics; and (b) Is approved by the Board. The following courses and programs will be deemed unacceptable as a program of continuing education: (a) An orientation program for new employees. (b) An on-the-job training program presented by an agency whose primary purpose is to disseminate information on the policy or procedure of the agency. (c) A home study course that includes audio or video tapes which is not interactive, which is not limited by time and for which there is no independent verification of successful completion. (d) A program for self-improvement. (e) A distance learning course which is not interactive, which is not limited by time and for which there is no independent verification of successful completion. (f) A self-directed learning program: (1) Which is not interactive, which is not limited by time and for which there is no independent verification of successful completion; or (2) Which covers the same material as a previous program approved for the licensee for self-directed learning or which is not preapproved by the Board. As used in this section, “interactive” means any two-way communication in which each participant in the communication is able to interact in a manner which elicits or may elicit a response from a provider or any other participant in that communication. The term includes, without limitation, any discussion or homework. The term does not include any test that is conducted before or after a program of continuing education. A licensee may request the approval of a course or program which has not been submitted for: (a) Approval by a provider; or (b) Approval pursuant to subsection 2,Ê by submitting to the Board an application containing the information required by the Board for its review pursuant to NAC 641B.190. The course or program is subject to the same criteria used to evaluate the course or program submitted by a provider seeking approval. A licensee may apply for approval for credit of a program of study or activities that is created and directed by the licensee. The application must include information or materials demonstrating that the program will meet the requirements set forth in NAC 641B.190, the nature of the studies or activities, the degree of interaction with instructors or colleagues that is expected, if any, and the date for completing the program. A licensee may apply for credit pursuant to this subsection for not more than 7.5 hours for a 2-year period, unless the Board finds that the licensee demonstrated, in his or her initial application, that he or she has good cause for the approval of additional hours. The Board will not approve an application that includes studies or activities that are being completed as a part of the primary job duties of the licensee or the requirements for a class in which the licensee is enrolled. To receive credit for completing a program approved pursuant to this subsection, the licensee must, after completion of the program, submit documentation, satisfactory to the Board, that he or she achieved the learning objectives set forth in the application.

New Brunswick

Type of CE Units: Continuing professional education credits Equivalent: 1 CPE credit = 1 hour spent in a continuing professional education activity Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No


Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Members working on a part-time basis, defined as being between fifteen hours and afull-time work week, or more than three months full-time but less than six months per year arerequired to complete twenty (20) CPE credits.Unemployed members, members who are working between one and fifteen hours per week, and those working less than three months per year are required to complete ten (10) CPE credits per year. Members who are away from their regular workplace for less than one year for reasons of sickness or maternity leave are required to complete three (3) CPE credits for each month worked within that year. 2.1(E) Upon written request to the NBASW and with written authorization from the Association, members may be considered exempt from this policy for reasons of extended illness. Special requirement details: Averaging Credits over Two Years: A member may average his/her total number of CPE credits over two years providing the first year totals forty (40) CPE credits. If a member has more than forty (40) CPE credits in one year he/she can carry over a maximum of forty (40) credits to the following year. Traditional Professional Development Activities: University Courses, Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Certificate Programs, Organized Discussion Groups, and a maximum of five (5) CPE credits may be claimed for attendance at the Annual General Meeting of the NBASW. “Traditional” Category: ( maximum of 40 hours except for attendance at the annual meeting which has a maximum of 5 hours) University Courses: Sessions designed to increase knowledge or skill in an area directly related to social work practice. • Credit: An acceptable post-registration formal course (BSW, MSW, or Ph.D. level) of at least 30 hours of classroom, distance education and/or lab-time completed at an accredited University. • Non-Credit: A course designed to increase knowledge or skill which does not provide the member with formal university credit. Conferences: Events of one to five days wherein a common theme is explored possibly through the use of different presenters discussing a variety of topics of relevance to social work practice. Generally the goal of a conference is to increase a professional’s knowledge of the thematic area. Workshops: Similar to conferences in duration and possible format but revolving around one topic. Workshops often focus on increasing skills in a particular area of social work practice. Seminars: Seminars are group activities designed to meet learning goals. They are less didactic in nature than the preceding two activities and generally more informal. Informal groups of this nature shall have written learning goals or terms of reference. Certificate Programs: A planned sequence of courses and/or workshops leading to a certificate which indicates completion or competence. Attendance at Annual General Meeting of the NBASW: Recognizing that the Annual General Meeting is a rich source of learning for its members through the reports which are given and the relevant issues which are discussed there about the social work profession, attendance at the meeting provides a member with the equivalent of 5 CPE credit hours. Non-traditional Professional Development Activities: Self-directed learning (maximum 10 hours); research, writing, and related preparation for an article, presentation, or piece of research (maximum 40 hours); mentoring (maximum 20 hours); committee work and board meetings (maximum 10 hours); training in one’s own workplace ( technical - maximum 10 hours; practical - maximum 40 hours); educating others about the profession of social work (maximum 10 hours); supervising social work students (maximum 20 hours) , community service with organizations or agencies providing social services to people (maximum 20 hours). “Non-Traditional Category”: Organized Discussion Groups: Members of the NBASW may wish to organize their own seminars where they will select a relevant issue or subject and discuss individual reading and research on the same subject. As with seminars, such a group would need to have some structure, format, and regularity. MAXIMUM 20 HOURS Self-Directed Learning: This involves activities such as journal reading, the use of formalized instructional packages (reading, audio, video, etc.), and Internet searches. MAXIMUM 10 HOURS Research, Writing, Preparation for an article; Presentation, or Piece of Research: This refers to activities through which the member increases his or her knowledge through a focused effort with a final product. MAXIMUM 40 HOURS Mentoring: A consultant-consultee form of learning which is formalized through the use of a learning contract format. Social workers may wish to set up such a relationship with other social workers who are employed in a different field or who have specialized expertise in a given area. MAXIMUM 20 HOURS Committee Work and Board Meetings: Social workers who contribute some of their time to committees involved in a field of social work (e.g. NBASW, Anti-Poverty Organizations), or to boards which serve social service agencies (e.g. Transition Houses, Big Brothers and Big Sisters) are entitled to include up to ten hours per year as part of the forty hours per year. MAXIMUM 10 HOURS. Training in One’s Own Workplace: Referred to as “In-Service Programs” or “In-Service Training”, this is continuing education provided by one’s own employer. It may be specifically required for the position, designed to increase one’s effectiveness carrying out the tasks involved in one’s job. (e.g. learning a computer program which is used to create a statistical profile of one’s caseload). The training may also be


more generalizable, providing new skills or knowledge which will be useful if the employee goes to another social work position (e.g. Brief Therapy training, Suicide Prevention, etc.). This category is divided into two categories: TECHNICAL: (computer training, Internet presentations): MAXIMUM 10 HOURS PRACTICAL: (techniques, approaches, theory applied to social work)MAXIMUM 40 HOURS Educating Others About the Profession of Social Work: Members of the Association are at times required to give presentations or to set up information booths at career fairs or for particular audiences to provide information about the profession of social work. MAXIMUM 10 HOURS Amended June 2002 (Appendix One continued) Supervising Social Work Students: Many members of the Association cooperate with the Schools of Social Work at Universities, to provide supervision in the field of students in the BSW. or MSW. programs. Such supervision requires knowledge and preparation on the part of the member as well as time spent in direct discussion with the student. MAXIMUM 20 HOURS Community Service with Organizations or Agencies Providing Social Services to People: Many social workers are providing their expertise within the community, outside of their regular workplace. When such activity is voluntary and results in the social worker learning new skills or knowledge, the time can be used as part of the Continuing Professional Education Requirement. MAXIMUM 20 HOURS.

New Hampshire

Type of CE Units: Continuing education units continuing education credits Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Association of Pastoral Counselor American Counseling Association American Medical Association American Mental Health Counselor Association American Psychological Association National Board for Certified Counselors Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Learning plan details: Category A CEUs may be earned by: 1. Participation in seminars or workshops; 2. Participation in home study courses, up to a maximum of 20 CEUs; 3. Preparation of a seminar or workshop which shall count as 10 CEUs; or 4. Completion of graduate level coursework; 5. Publication of a peer reviewed professional book which shall count as 10 CEUs; and 6. Publication of an article in a peer reviewed professional journal which shall count as 6 CEUs per year. Category A seminars, workshops, on-line and home study or other CEU’s from approved groups. Category A graduate academic coursework shall include graduate or 600 level or above courses from a department of psychology or other department in the behavioral sciences at a regionally accredited school, college or university or theological school. Each semester hour of course credit shall count as equivalent to 6 CEUs. Quarter hours shall equate to 4 CEUs. Category A CEUs may be obtained by licensees for the teaching such courses in (c), as follows: 1. Preparation of a syllabus and teaching of a new course shall count as equivalent to 10 CEUs; 2. Thorough updating of a course, including preparation of a new syllabus, review of the literature, preparation of reading lists and course assignments shall count as equivalent to 5 CEU’s. Category B credits may be earned through: 1. Participation in mental health seminars or workshops not meeting the requirements of Category A; 2. Publication of professional books; and 3. Publication of articles in professional journals not to exceed 5 hours per year. Hardship waiver: Yes Details: An applicant for license renewal who has not completed 40 CEU’s in the preceding biennium shall file a petition with the board no less than 60 days prior to the license expiration requesting a waiver of Mhp 402.01. The waiver shall be granted if good cause is demonstrated in that:


1. Adherence to the rule would be unduly burdensome to the petitioner for reasons of health, disability, family emergency, or extreme financial hardship; 2. Waiver of the rule would be consistent with the statutes and rules of the board; 3. Waiver of the rule would not injure third persons; and 4. Waiver is necessary due to factors outside the control of the petitioner. Special requirement details:

New Jersey

Type of CE Units: Continuing education credits Equivalent: 1 instructional hour = 60-minute clock hour with no less than 50 minutes of content within the hour. Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: The licensee or certificate holder shall verify attendance at approved continuing education programs by a certificate of attendance or by a statement from the instructor of the offering. The verification shall include: 1. The title, including the specific designation of whether the course or program is clinical practice, ethics, cultural competency, or general social work, date, and location of course offering; 2. Name and license or certificate number of the attendee; 3. Number of credits awarded; 4. Name and signature of officers or responsible party; and 5. The number of continuing education hours. The licensee or certificate holder shall verify individual activities by retaining the following: 1. For publications, a copy of the published article; 2. For presentations, copies of the program, syllabus, outlines and bibliographies; 3. For teaching appointments, copies of the syllabus, bibliography, course outline, and verification from the academic institution that the course was “new.” For the purpose of this paragraph, “new” represents a course that the licensee or certificate holder has not taught previously in any education setting. A licensee or certificate holder shall verify completion of academic coursework by an official transcript. A licensee or certificate holder shall maintain verification records for five years following the renewal period for which the Board has granted the licensee or certificate holder continuing education credit. Accrual period: Per 2 year registration period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: New Jersey board approves continuing education providers that approve courses. The ASWB NJ CE Course Approval Program is authorized by New Jersey to approve CE courses. Preapproved organizations: Child Welfare Training Academy, New Jersey Department of Children and Families CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college In-service training offered by approved organizations Regionally accredited university or college State and national social work association conferences Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The Board may, at its discretion, waive continuing education requirements on an individual basis for reasons of hardship such as illness, disability, active service in the military or other good cause. A licensee or certificate holder who seeks a waiver of the continuing education requirements shall provide to the Board, in writing, the specific reasons for requesting the waiver and such additional information as the Board may request in support of the waiver. Special requirement details: Carryover units: 1. If the LCSW earns more than 40 credits during a biennial period, the LCSW may carry a maximum of eight surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period; 2. If the LSW earns more than 30 credits during a biennial period, the LSW may carry a maximum of six surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period


3. If the CSW earns more than 20 credits during a biennial period, the CSW may carry a maximum of four surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period. The Board shall grant continuing education credit only for programs or courses which are directly related to social work practice and which are advertised and available on a non-discriminatory basis. The following content areas are acceptable for continuing education credit: 1. Theories and concepts of human behavior and the social environment; 2. Social work practice, knowledge and skills; 3. Social work research, program evaluation or practice evaluation; 4. Management/administration/social policy; and 5. Social work ethics, including, but not limited to, topics in boundary relationships, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and recordkeeping. The following content areas are unacceptable for continuing education credit: 1) Personal development; and 2) Supervisory sessions. Publishing a refereed article in a professional journal within the preceding biennial period: nine credits per article; Teaching appointments for courses offered in academic institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education: 15 credits for each new course which a licensee or certificate holder teaches within a biennial cycle. For the purposes of this paragraph, "new" represents a course that the licensee or certificate holder has not taught previously in any educational setting; Presentations at workshops, training sessions and seminars: 1.5 credits for each hour of a new offering up to a maximum of nine credits. For the purposes of this paragraph, "new" represents a workshop, training session, and seminar that the licensee or certificate holder has not taught previously in any educational setting.

New Mexico

Type of CE Units: Hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: National Board for Certified Counselors Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details:

New York

Type of CE Units: Continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 credit hour = 50 minutes of instruction Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 3 year registration period Designated approving agencies: Other: New York Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Adjustment to the mandatory continuing education requirement may be granted by the department for reasons of health that are certified by an appropriate health care professional, for extended active duty with the armed forces of the United States, or for other good cause acceptable to the department which may prevent compliance.


Special requirement details: Any licensed master social worker or licensed clinical social worker whose first registration date following the effective date of this section occurs less than three years from such effective date, but on or after January first, two thousand fifteen, shall complete continuing education hours on a prorated basis at the rate of one hour per month for the period beginning January first, two thousand fifteen up to the first registration date thereafter. Acceptable formal education means formal courses of learning which contribute to professional practice in social work and which meet the standards prescribed by regulations of the commissioner. Such formal courses of learning shall include, but not be limited to, collegiate level credit and non-credit courses, professional development programs and technical sessions offered by national, state and local professional associations and other organizations acceptable to the department, and any other organized educational and technical programs acceptable to the department. Continuing education courses must be taken from a provider who has been approved by the department, based upon an application and fee, pursuant to the regulations of the commissioner.

Newfoundland & Labrador

Type of CE Units: Continuing professional education credits Equivalent: 1 CPE credit = 1 hour spent in a continuing professional education activity Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: If a registrant is unable to complete the full 40 CPE credits, then the reasons and a plan to obtain the credits should be submitted with the registration renewal form. The Registration Committee will review the documentation and work with individuals regarding the completion of CPE credits. Special requirement details: Carryover units: A maximum of 20 required credits can be carried from the current to the next registration year under the following circumstances: • More than 40 CPE credits have been submitted on the renewal form • Of these 40, there are more than 20 in the required category • It is important to note that only required credits can be carried forward. Content areas appropriate for continuing education should take into account the social worker’s education level and can include methods of intervention, such as individual counseling, psychotherapy, family treatment, group work, and community organization; administration, management, and supervision; consultation; planning and policy development; teaching and educational methods; research; social problems; advocacy, social change, and social action; cultural diversity and ethics; and specialized services and treatment. Required credits are obtained through structured activities such as conferences, courses, workshops, and the provision of professional education services and field instruction. Knowledge acquired is considered necessary for the profession and transferrable across a range of practice settings. It is important to recognize that although the completion of learning activities may be mandatory for one’s employment, this does not necessarily mean that it qualifies as a required credit. Elective credits tend to be more informal, flexible or specific to one’s employment. The elective credits refer to learning that takes place through such activities as reading journals and books, mentoring, committee work, and offering public presentations. Elective credits may also be obtained by attending structured learning events such as seminars and workshops which are focused upon material which is unique to the place of employment and not transferrable to other practice settings. A member must obtain 20 or more hours per year of CPE credits that fall within the following activities: Courses: An academic course that enhances or relates to social work practice of at least 36 hours completed at an accredited university. For activities that are classified as a course but not completed at an accredited university, it may be possible for members to claim these credits under workshops. Conferences: Events of one to five days wherein a common theme is explored possibly through the use of different presenters discussing a variety of topics of relevance to social work practice. Generally the goal of a conference is to increase a professional’s knowledge of the thematic area. Field Instruction: Offering field instruction to social work students enrolled in accredited social work degree programs. Field Instruction means “primary responsibility for education, evaluation and recommendation of grade. This includes being available and involved, and co-ordinating the student’s total field experience” (BSW Policies and Procedures for Field


Internships, School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland 2008) Regardless of the number of students per field instructor, a member will be permitted to use 40 CPE credits for field instruction in the first year and may claim up to 20 CPE credits for each subsequent year as a designated field instructor. Credits are claimed in the registration year in which the field instruction is completed. (i.e. Field instruction occurring during the January – April semester is submitted in the following registration year). If a social worker is sharing full responsibility for the evaluation of a student with another social worker then members can claim half of the CPE credits (i.e. 20 CPE credits in the first year of shared field instruction; 10 CPE credits for each subsequent year of shared field instruction). Workshops: An educational event revolving around one topic with set learning objectives. Workshops focus on increasing skills in a particular area of social work practice. Workshops can encompass varying lengths of time and may be offered intermittently or in a series. Professional Education Delivery: Social workers may claim a maximum of 10 credits annually for the preparation and delivery of conferences or workshops that are intended to promote the professional development of social workers and/or other professionals. CPE hours cannot be earned for subsequent presentations of the same material unless the content is substantially modified. Time spent authoring a professional article for publication is included in this category. NLASW members may claim a maximum of 20 CPE elective credits a year. These 20 credits may be obtained from a combination of any of the following five categories: Self-Directed Learning: This involves individual or group activities such as reading academic journals related to social work practice and course preparation. Mentoring: The time spent mentoring social work and other students. This differs from field instruction in that the mentor is not the primary evaluator. However, with non-social work students, the mentor may be the primary evaluator. In-Service Training: Continuing education that is designed primarily to increase one’s effectiveness in carrying out the tasks involved in one’s specific job. The knowledge gained from in-service training is more specific to one’s job rather than transferable to one’s profession (e.g. learning a computer program to assist in preparing monthly statistics, MDS, CRMS). Committee Work: Involvement in a committee that is working on tasks that relate to the purpose and function of the professional practice of social work. Committee work should involve either furthering the social work profession or representing the social work profession. Public Education Delivery: The preparation and delivery of public education events related to the problems or issues dealt with by the social work profession or topics related to the purpose and function of social work. CPE hours cannot be earned for subsequent presentations of the same material unless the content is substantially modified. Time spent preparing an article for publication through mass media is included in this category.

North Carolina

Type of CE Units: Contact hours Equivalent: 1 contact hour = 1 unit of credit Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: 21 NAC 63.0406 Military Waiver or Extension of Time for Renewal of Certification or Licensure a. If a social worker is currently certified or licensed in good standing by this Board and is serving in the armed forces of the United States and who has been granted an extension of time to file a tax return under G.S. 105-249.2, the Board shall grant a waiver or the same extension of time to fulfill the requirements for renewal of his or her certification or licensure. b. Prior to the expiration of his or her license or certificate, the licensee or certificate holder shall submit a written request for extension to the Board to include a copy of the social worker’s military orders and the extension approval granted by the Internal Revenue Service or the State Department of Revenue. c. During the extended time period, the existing license or certification shall not expire until a decision on the renewal application is made by the Board. If the application is denied or the terms of the license or certification are limited, the existing license or certification shall not expire until the last day for applying for judicial review of the Board order. d. Continuing education credits approved during the extended time period shall not be utilized for future renewal periods.


Special requirement details: The Board no longer accepts self-directed learning projects as acceptable CE activity. The Board does NOT have a process for pre-approving courses or providers; however, distance learning activities must carry pre-approval by ASWB or NASW-NC CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / OTHER ORGANIZED TRAINING EVENTS: The Board does not require pre-approval of organized training events attended by the social worker. However, your continuing education activity is subject to audit. Although CEU or attendance certificates should not be attached to your Renewal Affidavit, you will need to be able to provide upon request, verifiable proof of attendance and credit hours. Please reference Chapter 63, Section .0401 of the NC Administrative Code (link available from the HOME page) for guidance on what constitutes appropriate and acceptable continuing education activities. ***Currently, the Board considers live/synchronous webinars in which participants and instructor may engage in live interactive dialogue that benefits all practitioners as equivalent to an attended training. This live interaction must be verifiable if the CE activity is audited.*** DISTANCE LEARNING ACTIVITIES / HOME-STUDY / ONLINE COURSES: Distance Learning Activities are those in which the practitioner does not attend an organized training event in which the participants and the instructor are present in the same room such as (but not limited to) online courses, home study courses, taped webinars/seminars/conferences. A maximum of twenty hours (one-half) of the required 40 contact hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle may be obtained through distance learning activities. To be considered acceptable CE activity for renewal of a certificate or license, distance learning activities must be pre-approved by the Association of Social Work Boards’ Approved Continuing Education Committee (ASWB-ACE) or the North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NC) AND must meet the regulatory requirements.

North Dakota

Type of CE Units: Contact hours Equivalent: 1 contact hour = 50 – 60 minutes of continuous instruction Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: North Dakota Board approves continuing education for licensees as well as CE providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Continuing education course content must enhance the social worker’s professional competence and relate to: 1. Theories and concepts of human behavior and the social environment; 2. Social work knowledge and skills; 3. Social work research or practice evaluation; 4. Social work ethics; or 5. Cross-disciplinary courses directly relevant to social work practice or specialty. Approved continuing education may include workshops, professional conferences, webinars, academic coursework, presentations by licensees. Licensee presentation: 1 contact hour = 50 – 60 minutes; No contact hours are awarded for preparation of presentation. Face-to-face contact hours include attendance in-person at a workshop, professional conference, academic course or participation in a live, inter-active workshop or academic course via internet, IVN, Skype, etc. Non-acceptable topics include, but are not limited to, those contrary to the code of ethics, as well as topics such as marketing, business, personal enrichment, time management, supervisory sessions, technology enhancement, staff orientation, agency or other meetings regarding procedural issues, CPR classes, safety, infection control, etc.

Northern Mariana Islands


Type of CE Units: Continuing education credit hours Equivalent: 1 continuing education unit or credit = 1 clock hour Document retention period: Documentation details: It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to obtain documentation, satisfactory to the Board, from the organization or institution of his or her participation in the continuing education, and the number of course/credit hours. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: NASW, Other: The CNMI Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: If a licensee fails to meet the CE requirements for renewal of license because of illness, military service, medical or religious activity, residence in a foreign country, or other extenuating circumstances, the Board upon appropriate written request from the applicant may grant an extension of time to complete same, on an individual basis. Special requirement details: Approved continuing education activities includes but is not limited to the following: 1. Courses, workshops, programs or online CE approved by the National Association of Social Workers and its affiliates, the Association of Social Work Boards and its affiliates, or other programs approved by the Board; 2. Seminars, courses, conferences, or workshops sponsored by national, regional, state, or local social work professional organizations or state boards in the related specialties of marriage, family and group counseling, psychiatry, psychology, pastoral counseling; 3. Postgraduate training programs (e.g., intern, residency or fellowship programs) or completion of social work related courses that are part of the curriculum of a college, university or graduate school of social work; 4. Teaching or presenting the activities described in paragraph (2) and (3) of this section; 5. Writing a published work or presenting work applicable to the profession of social work; or 6. Providing supervision to a social worker participating in a social work education program approved by the Board.

Nova Scotia

Type of CE Units: Professional development standards hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: 20 hours maximum in professional development activities which include: 1. Seminars 2. Continuing Education workshops 3. In-service sessions 4. Online course work 5. Journal clubs, conferences 6. Webinars The 5 hours in Ethical training are in addition to the 40 hours required annually.

Ohio

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period


Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Ohio Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Continuing education may be waived for activity duty military. Extensions may also be provided given a valid reason such as the social worker's own illness or that of a close family member. Licensees may also be allowed to complete CE requirements online. Special requirement details: All continuing education completed within the State of Ohio must be pre-approved by the board to count toward renewal, however only the sponsoring organization may submit for pre-approval.

Oklahoma

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A licensee experiencing physical disability, illness or other extenuating circumstances may request partial or complete exemption from the continuing education requirements. The licensee shall provide supporting documentation for the Board’s review. Such hardship cases will be considered by the Board on an individual basis. Special requirement details: Categorical learning activities. It shall be the responsibility of the individual social worker to choose his/her own continuing education program. The continuing education experience may be organized into three main categories. Eight hours of the continuing education requirement must fall within the parameters of Category I learning experiences. 1. Category I - Formally Organized Learning Events. Category I includes formally organized learning events, involving face to face interaction with a teacher for the purpose of accomplishing specific learning objectives. Examples include courses, workshops, practice oriented seminars, and training offered by accredited programs of social work education, and live, interactive, video conferencing by an approved program. The Verification of Attendance form should be retained by the licensee and submitted to the Board on request. 23 2. Category II - Professional Meetings. Category II includes professional meetings on the national, state and local levels. Events in this category involve formally structured discussions among professionals about professional issues, whereby participants increase their awareness of new developments in social work and related fields. Documentation of Category II is the same as described for Category I in (1) of this subsection. 3. Category III - Individual Professional Activities. Category III consists of a variety of selfdirected professional study activities and growth experiences. Examples include writing papers and books for presentation or publication; making presentations on major professional issues or programs; teaching or training assignments, engaging in research, correspondence work, televised courses, audio/visual video-tapes and other forms of self-study upon approval by the Board, shown to update or enhance competence in social work practice. Social workers/teachers whose primary job responsibilities include designing new courses will be allowed to receive continuing education credit hours. Specifically, when a social worker/teacher engages in the initial preparation of a course he/she will be awarded continuing education hours commensurate to the number of semester hours of the course. If a quarter system is utilized, credit for quarter hours will be allowed utilizing the ratio of 3 quarter hours to 2 semester hours. Inherent in the nature of Category III experiences is the expectation that an individual will spend a greater number of clock hours in a self-directed activity than he/she will receive actual continuing education credit. Content of continuing education learning activities a. In ascertaining appropriate areas of learning content in Category I, II and III events, the following methods are substantive topical organizers for continuing education activities. 1. Direct methods: (A) Individual Counseling (B) Psychotherapy (C) Family Treatment (D) Group Work (E) Community Organization (Social Action, Social Planning and Social Development) (F) Specialized Services and Treatment


2. Indirect methods: (A) Administration and Management (B) Supervision (C) Consultation (D) Social Planning (E) Policy Development (F) Teaching and Educational Methods (G) Research (H) Social Problems (I) Advocacy (J) Specialized Services b. Specific content areas as they relate to license specialties would include: 1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Development of specific value, knowledge and skills in the following areas: human development, psychodynamics, human relations, personality development, crisis intervention, psychopathology, group dynamics, family dynamics, interactive effect of biological functioning on the client system, interactive effect of psycho- 24 social functioning on the client system, assessing client system dysfunctioning, assessing personality functioning/dysfunctioning, appropriate selection of intervention strategies and techniques, integration of theory and practice skills, appropriate timing and use of termination, use of evaluation, use of supervision, capacity to engage in self-regulated clinical practice and understanding and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct. 2. Licensed Social Worker-Adm. Development of specific value, knowledge and skills in the following areas: organizational theory, policy development, program management, personnel management, fiscal management, public relations, program planning, program evaluation, delegation, communication (verbal and nonverbal), directing activities, decision making, appropriate use of consultation, assisting the community group to articulate needs and problems, helping community residents develop the organizational capacity necessary for effective social action, establishing positive and productive relationships with leadership people at a variety of levels, understanding and support of social welfare programs, understanding of community dynamics and power structure, bringing together disparate citizen groups and social agencies in a working relationship, translating community concerns into remedial action, increasing motivation and participation of community residents in problem solving activities, negotiating with citizens groups and community agencies, effecting change in intergroup relationships, use of supervision to enhance professional growth in functioning and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct. Suggested criteria for accepting category III continuing education activities Specific hours of continuing education clock hours will be awarded for the completion of various self-directed activities, specifically: (1) Completion of an article in a referred journal 6 hours (2) Publication of an article in a referred journal 4 hours (3) Publication of an article in a non-referred journal 2 hours (4) Presentation of paper at a national meeting 3 hours (5) Presentation of paper at a state/regional meeting 2 hours (6) Teaching or training assignments: Continuing education clock hours will be awarded commensurate to the actual amount of time spent teaching or training. A maximum of 6 hours will be awarded. (7) Completion of a research project using appropriate methodology. (Specifically, the project must demonstrate a definition of the problem, research design, data collection methods, data analysis and completion of the research report.) 5 hours Categorical learning activities. It shall be the responsibility of the individual social worker to choose his/her own continuing education program. The continuing education experience may be organized into three main categories. Eight hours of the continuing education requirement must fall within the parameters of Category I learning experiences. 1. Category I - Formally Organized Learning Events. Category I includes formally organized learning events, involving face to face interaction with a teacher for the purpose of accomplishing specific learning objectives. Examples include courses, workshops, practice oriented seminars, and training offered by accredited programs of social work education, and live, interactive, video conferencing by an approved program. The Verification of Attendance form should be retained by the licensee and submitted to the Board on request. 23 2. Category II - Professional Meetings. Category II includes professional meetings on the national, state and local levels. Events in this category involve formally structured discussions among professionals about professional issues, whereby participants increase their awareness of new developments in social work and related fields. Documentation of Category II is the same as described for Category I in (1) of this subsection. 3. Category III - Individual Professional Activities. Category III consists of a variety of selfdirected professional study activities and growth experiences. Examples include writing papers and books for presentation or publication; making presentations on major professional issues or programs; teaching or training assignments, engaging in research, correspondence work, televised courses, audio/visual video-tapes and other forms of self-study upon approval by the Board, shown to update or enhance competence in social work practice. Social workers/teachers whose primary job responsibilities include designing new courses will be allowed to receive continuing education credit hours. Specifically,


when a social worker/teacher engages in the initial preparation of a course he/she will be awarded continuing education hours commensurate to the number of semester hours of the course. If a quarter system is utilized, credit for quarter hours will be allowed utilizing the ratio of 3 quarter hours to 2 semester hours. Inherent in the nature of Category III experiences is the expectation that an individual will spend a greater number of clock hours in a self-directed activity than he/she will receive actual continuing education credit. Content of continuing education learning activities a. In ascertaining appropriate areas of learning content in Category I, II and III events, the following methods are substantive topical organizers for continuing education activities. 1. Direct methods: (A) Individual Counseling (B) Psychotherapy (C) Family Treatment (D) Group Work (E) Community Organization (Social Action, Social Planning and Social Development) (F) Specialized Services and Treatment 2. Indirect methods: (A) Administration and Management (B) Supervision (C) Consultation (D) Social Planning (E) Policy Development (F) Teaching and Educational Methods (G) Research (H) Social Problems (I) Advocacy (J) Specialized Services b. Specific content areas as they relate to license specialties would include: 1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Development of specific value, knowledge and skills in the following areas: human development, psychodynamics, human relations, personality development, crisis intervention, psychopathology, group dynamics, family dynamics, interactive effect of biological functioning on the client system, interactive effect of psycho- 24 social functioning on the client system, assessing client system dysfunctioning, assessing personality functioning/dysfunctioning, appropriate selection of intervention strategies and techniques, integration of theory and practice skills, appropriate timing and use of termination, use of evaluation, use of supervision, capacity to engage in self-regulated clinical practice and understanding and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct. 2. Licensed Social Worker-Adm. Development of specific value, knowledge and skills in the following areas: organizational theory, policy development, program management, personnel management, fiscal management, public relations, program planning, program evaluation, delegation, communication (verbal and nonverbal), directing activities, decision making, appropriate use of consultation, assisting the community group to articulate needs and problems, helping community residents develop the organizational capacity necessary for effective social action, establishing positive and productive relationships with leadership people at a variety of levels, understanding and support of social welfare programs, understanding of community dynamics and power structure, bringing together disparate citizen groups and social agencies in a working relationship, translating community concerns into remedial action, increasing motivation and participation of community residents in problem solving activities, negotiating with citizens groups and community agencies, effecting change in intergroup relationships, use of supervision to enhance professional growth in functioning and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct. Suggested criteria for accepting category III continuing education activities Specific hours of continuing education clock hours will be awarded for the completion of various self-directed activities, specifically: (1) Completion of an article in a referred journal 6 hours (2) Publication of an article in a referred journal 4 hours (3) Publication of an article in a non-referred journal 2 hours (4) Presentation of paper at a national meeting 3 hours (5) Presentation of paper at a state/regional meeting 2 hours (6) Teaching or training assignments: Continuing education clock hours will be awarded commensurate to the actual amount of time spent teaching or training. A maximum of 6 hours will be awarded. (7) Completion of a research project using appropriate methodology. (Specifically, the project must demonstrate a definition of the problem, research design, data collection methods, data analysis and completion of the research report.) 5 hours Categorical learning activities. It shall be the responsibility of the individual social worker to choose his/her own continuing education program. The continuing education experience may be organized into three main categories. Eight hours of the continuing education requirement must fall within the parameters of Category I learning experiences. 1. Category I - Formally Organized Learning Events. Category I includes formally organized learning events, involving face to face interaction with a teacher for the purpose of accomplishing specific learning objectives. Examples include courses, workshops, practice oriented seminars, and training offered by accredited programs of social work education, and live, interactive, video conferencing by an approved program. The Verification of Attendance form should be retained by the licensee and submitted to the Board on request. 23


2. Category II - Professional Meetings. Category II includes professional meetings on the national, state and local levels. Events in this category involve formally structured discussions among professionals about professional issues, whereby participants increase their awareness of new developments in social work and related fields. Documentation of Category II is the same as described for Category I in (1) of this subsection. 3. Category III - Individual Professional Activities. Category III consists of a variety of selfdirected professional study activities and growth experiences. Examples include writing papers and books for presentation or publication; making presentations on major professional issues or programs; teaching or training assignments, engaging in research, correspondence work, televised courses, audio/visual video-tapes and other forms of self-study upon approval by the Board, shown to update or enhance competence in social work practice. Social workers/teachers whose primary job responsibilities include designing new courses will be allowed to receive continuing education credit hours. Specifically, when a social worker/teacher engages in the initial preparation of a course he/she will be awarded continuing education hours commensurate to the number of semester hours of the course. If a quarter system is utilized, credit for quarter hours will be allowed utilizing the ratio of 3 quarter hours to 2 semester hours. Inherent in the nature of Category III experiences is the expectation that an individual will spend a greater number of clock hours in a self-directed activity than he/she will receive actual continuing education credit. Content of continuing education learning activities a. In ascertaining appropriate areas of learning content in Category I, II and III events, the following methods are substantive topical organizers for continuing education activities. 1. Direct methods: (A) Individual Counseling (B) Psychotherapy (C) Family Treatment (D) Group Work (E) Community Organization (Social Action, Social Planning and Social Development) (F) Specialized Services and Treatment 2. Indirect methods: (A) Administration and Management (B) Supervision (C) Consultation (D) Social Planning (E) Policy Development (F) Teaching and Educational Methods (G) Research (H) Social Problems (I) Advocacy (J) Specialized Services b. Specific content areas as they relate to license specialties would include: 1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Development of specific value, knowledge and skills in the following areas: human development, psychodynamics, human relations, personality development, crisis intervention, psychopathology, group dynamics, family dynamics, interactive effect of biological functioning on the client system, interactive effect of psycho- 24 social functioning on the client system, assessing client system dysfunctioning, assessing personality functioning/dysfunctioning, appropriate selection of intervention strategies and techniques, integration of theory and practice skills, appropriate timing and use of termination, use of evaluation, use of supervision, capacity to engage in self-regulated clinical practice and understanding and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct. 2. Licensed Social Worker-Adm. Development of specific value, knowledge and skills in the following areas: organizational theory, policy development, program management, personnel management, fiscal management, public relations, program planning, program evaluation, delegation, communication (verbal and nonverbal), directing activities, decision making, appropriate use of consultation, assisting the community group to articulate needs and problems, helping community residents develop the organizational capacity necessary for effective social action, establishing positive and productive relationships with leadership people at a variety of levels, understanding and support of social welfare programs, understanding of community dynamics and power structure, bringing together disparate citizen groups and social agencies in a working relationship, translating community concerns into remedial action, increasing motivation and participation of community residents in problem solving activities, negotiating with citizens groups and community agencies, effecting change in intergroup relationships, use of supervision to enhance professional growth in functioning and commitment to the Code of Professional Conduct. Suggested criteria for accepting category III continuing education activities Specific hours of continuing education clock hours will be awarded for the completion of various self-directed activities, specifically: (1) Completion of an article in a referred journal 6 hours (2) Publication of an article in a referred journal 4 hours (3) Publication of an article in a non-referred journal 2 hours (4) Presentation of paper at a national meeting 3 hours (5) Presentation of paper at a state/regional meeting 2 hours (6) Teaching or training assignments: Continuing education clock hours will be awarded commensurate to the actual amount of time spent teaching or training. A maximum of 6 hours will be awarded.


(7) Completion of a research project using appropriate methodology. (Specifically, the project must demonstrate a definition of the problem, research design, data collection methods, data analysis and completion of the research report.) 5 hours

Ontario

Type of CE Units: Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year registration period Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: Yes Learning plan details: The Continuing Competence Program requires members to: 1. Review the standards of practice every year; 2. Complete a self-assessment based on those principles; and 3. Set goals and carry out learning activities based on their self-assessment. Per OCSWSSW the continuing competence program is based on the Standards of Practice, Second Edition. Social workers are required to: 1. Conduct an annual review of their practice using the self-assessment tool; 2. Identify their areas of strength; 3. Determine what areas of practice require improvement or new learning; 4. Set learning goals and objectives which are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely (“SMART”) for those practice areas the social worker has identified as requiring improvement or new learning; 5. Identify learning activities to attain the goals the social worker has set for themselves; 6. Engage in learning activities; 7. Review and record the outcome of the social workers activities; and 8. Make an annual declaration of the social workers participation in the program. Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details:

Oregon

Type of CE Units: Credit hours Equivalent: Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Oregon Board approves continuing education for licensees as well as CE providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists American Board of Transplant Professionals American Familty Therapy Academy American Medical Association American Nurses Credentialing Center American Psychiatric Association American Psychological Association American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Association for Treatment of Sexual Abusers Board of Nursing Home Administrator's Canadian Counseling Federation Certification Board for Music Therapists Department of Veteran Affairs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Institute


International Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Counselors Jung Institute of the Pacific Northwest National Association of School Psychologists National Board for Certified Counselors National Board of Addiction Examiners National Council on Problem Gambling Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Upon timely written request of a regulated social worker, made as soon as the regulated social worker is aware of the possible need for a waiver, the board may reduce the number of hours required by section (1) of this rule in the event the regulated social worker is unable, due to circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the [licensee] regulated social worker, to complete the number of hours of continued education required by this division of rules. A reduction authorized by the board would normally reflect the regulated social worker’s ability to attend training during the time not affected by the adverse circumstances leading to the request. For instance, a regulated social worker unaffected by the adverse circumstance during the first year of a two-year reporting period would be expected to obtain 20 hours of credit. Examples of circumstances that may justify a waiver are: 1. A circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the regulated social worker makes it impracticable to attend training for an extended time. 2. The health of the regulated social worker or of another person makes it impracticable to attend training for an extended time. Special requirement details: Up to 10 hours may be carried over from each CEU reporting period. 6 CEUs for the first time a social worker teaches a course accredited by a credentialing body. Continuing education must be one of the following: 1. A conference, seminar, book, journal article or workshop that: a. Addresses subjects related to the regulated social worker’s work practice; b. Is attended (or read as applicable) by the regulated social worker in person, on-line or through a web cast; and c. Is provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized and approved by the board. 2. A conference, seminar, book, journal article, or workshop that: a. Is related to the field of clinical social work or, in the case of a baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker, the field of social work; b. Addresses subjects related to the regulated social worker’s work practice; c. Is not provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized and approved by the board; and d. Is attended (or read as applicable) by the regulated social worker in person, on-line, or through a web cast. e. Is approved by the Board based on the regulated social worker’s written application. 3. An in-service, agency-sponsored program that otherwise meets the Board CE requirements. CE credit from a qualifying in-service can be used for up to half the applicable CE hours required for renewal. 4. A course related to social work at an accredited college or university. 5. A training video or audio recording approved by a credentialing body recognized and approved by the board using the standards provided in section (1)(c) of this rule. Successful completion is demonstrated by award to the regulated social worker by the credentialing body. 6. Participation in a study group. 7. Development and presentation of a conference, workshop, or seminar. 8. A language course taken and completed with a passing grade at an accredited college, community college or university for the purpose of improving the regulated social worker’s capacity to serve clients with increased competency. No more than 25% of the continuing education credited in a report can originate from language credit as provided for in this subsection.

Pennsylvania


Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: 1 clock hour = 50 to 60 minutes of instruction or participation in an approved course or program Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, Other: Pennsylvania Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Art Therapy Association American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Association of Pastoral Counselor American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists American Counseling Association American Dance Therapy Association American Familty Therapy Academy American Mental Health Counselor Association American Nurses Credentialing Center American Psychological Association American School Counselor Association Certification Board for Music Therapists Clinical Social Work Association Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Council of Nephrology Social Workers CSWE accredited university or college Family Service Association of America National Association for Drama Therapy National Association of Black Social Workers National Board for Certified Counselors National Council on Family Relations National Rehabilitation Counseling Association The Child Welfare League of America Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The Board may waive or grant an extension of all or a portion of the continuing education requirement for biennial renewal upon request of a licensee. The request must be made in writing, with appropriate documentation, and shall include a description of circumstances sufficient to show why compliance is impossible. The request for waiver or extension will be evaluated by the Board on a case-by-case basis. Requests for waivers and extensions may be granted for serious illness, military service or other demonstrated hardship. The Board will send written notification of its approval or denial of a waiver or extension request. Special requirement details: Course or program must be geared toward the master’s level practitioner and the following: 1. Subject matter pertaining to the enhancement of the social worker’s or clinical social worker’s knowledge and practice skills related to helping people achieve adequate and productive personal, interpersonal and social adjustments in their individual lives, in their families and in their community. 2. An established mechanism measuring the quality of the course or program being offered. 3. Established criteria for selecting and evaluating faculty or source material. 4. Established criteria for the evaluation of each course or program upon completion. 5. A minimum total duration of at least 2 clock hours; however, the hours need not be contiguous. Only courses or programs offered by Board approved providers, or preapproved providers, will be accepted for continuing education credit.


The Board will not approve courses or programs in office management or in practice building. Clock hours may be granted on a case-by-case basis for the following: 1. Participation in clinical conferences, clinical rounds or training under a preceptor provided through hospitals, medical centers, schools and universities. 2. First-time experience as a teacher. 3. Publications of articles, books and research relating to the practice of social work or clinical social work. 4. Services as a preceptor, lecturer or speaker. A licensee who wishes to obtain clock hours for credit shall submit, prior to participating in the event, an application for approval along with a fee. A licensee seeking to obtain clock hours for a publication under subsection shall submit, after the publication of the article, book or research, an application for approval along with a fee.

Prince Edward Island

Type of CE Units: Hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 3 years Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year registration period Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Continuing Education Activities 1. Academic Course Work includes credit or non-credit courses designed to increase knowledge or skill in relation to social work practice. 2. Articles, presentations and research include preparation (e.g. research and writing) and related activities leading to a final product. 3. Board Meetings, committee work and community service includes contributing volunteer time to social service, community development, advocacy or educational agencies related to the field of social work. 4. Certificate Programs include a planned sequence of courses and/or workshops leading to a certificate which indicates completion or competence. 5. Conferences and Workshops include events of one to five days with a common theme or topic related to the field of social work. 6. Discussion Groups and Seminars include group activities organized by Registered Social Workers which are based on individual reading and research of a relevant issue or subject. These may be designed to meet specified learning goals. 7. Mentoring is a consultant-consul tee form of learning which is formalized through a learning contract. 8. Participation in the activities of professional social work organizations includes committee work, attendance at meetings or planning events on behalf of professional organizations (e.g. PEI Social Work Association, PEI Social Work Registration Board). 9. Public Education about the profession of social work includes giving presentations or staffing information booths at career fairs or other forums. 10. Self Directed Learning includes activities such as reading social work publications, using formalized instructional packages (reading, audio, video, etc.), internet research and interactive learning. 11. Supervising Social Work Students includes training, preparation, discussion and supervision of students’ field placements for B. S. W. or M. S. W. programs. 12. Training in the Workplace, referred to as “In-Service Training”, is continuing education provided by one’s employer. It may be specifically required for the position, designed to increase one’s effectiveness carrying out the tasks involved in one’s job.

Quebec

Type of CE Units: Hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year registration period


Carryover units allowed: Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Exceptions may be granted in the following cases : 1) A member studying at university in his discipline; 2) A member on parental leave; 3) A retired member who has no income from the profession; 4) Medical reasons; and, 5) A member who finds it impossible to meet the requirements. The Order can require any documentation it necessary to assess a request for exemption submitted by a member. Special requirement details:

Rhode Island

Type of CE Units: Contact hours; continuing education hours Equivalent: 1 CE hour = the actual hours earned in continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Federation of Societies for Clinical Social Work National Association of Black Social Workers Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Section 6.9: An extension of time to complete continuing education requirements may be granted to a social worker solely at the discretion of the Board for reasons of hardship or other extenuating circumstances. Special requirement details: Contact hours means hours acquired through attendance or participation at programs that provide for direct interaction between faculty and participants and may include lectures, symposia, live teleconferences, or workshops. Non-contact hours means Internet courses, correspondence courses, tapes, or other continuing education programs that do not provide for direct interaction between faculty and the participant. Credit may be claimed for serving as a supervisor for students duly enrolled in a program of studies at an accredited social work program at a college or university in accordance with the following: A maximum of six (6) hours credit may be claimed during a renewal period for either the supervision of a master's level social work student or for the supervision of a bachelor's level social work student for a full academic year. Upon prior agreement with the Board, credit may be claimed for serving as a supervisor to an impaired practitioner or to a practitioner under disciplinary sanction by the Board at the rate of six (6) hours for a one (1) year period of supervision.

Saskatchewan

Type of CE Units: Continuing professional development hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Category A activities include: formal learning such as university courses, conferences, workshops, seminars and certificate programs.


Category B activities included teaching & preparation, research & writing, mentoring and supervising social work students. Category C activities include: self-directed learning, organized discussions, committee work & board meetings, educating others about social work and work place training. Hours are granted as per the actual hours engaged in the continuing education activity except for committee work & board meetings whereby the maximum number of hours claimable is 20 hours/year. Practising social workers are required to complete a continuing education inventory form and submit with the annual renewal registration.

South Carolina

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 3 years Documentation details: Each licensee shall maintain for three years their own record and evidence of continuing education which they have completed. The Board will not maintain continuing education files for licensees Verification of Continuing Education 1. The passing course grade report will constitute verification for academic credit hours. a. One semester hour of academic credit is equivalent to 15 clock hours of continuing education. b. One quarter hour of academic credit is equivalent to 10 clock hours of continuing education. 2. A signed statement from the instructor for hours attended will constitute verification for audited courses. 3. The Continuing Education Unit or other certificate of attendance will constitute verification of workshops, seminars, institutes or mini-courses. One CEU (Continuing Education Unit) is equivalent to ten clock (contact) hours. 4. A copy of the presentation with a letter of acceptance or copy of the program will constitute verification of the first time presentation and acceptance of presenting at a seminar, workshop, institute, conference or mini-course. 5. A copy of the paper with a copy of the letter of acceptance for publication will constitute verification of the preparation and acceptance of a paper for a journal. 6. A copy of the course outline with a confirming letter from the dean/director will constitute verification for the preparation of a new social work or related academic course. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: South Carolina Board approves individual programs offered by providers of continuing education Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Health Care Association Section on Social Work American Hospital Society for Directors of Hospital Social Work Services American Public Health Association CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college Family Service Association of America Healthy Families Hospitals National Association of Black Social Workers National Association of Christians in Social Work National Federation of Clinical Social Workers Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The Board will waive one license year, continuing education requirements for licensed social workers who are activated in the military for more than 30 days. Special requirement details: Carryover: Up to twelve (12) continuing education hours may be transferred from a surplus from the preceding license renewal to the present renewal every two years. Definition of Continuing Education Training Continuing Education is those social work related activities which are oriented to the enhancement of social work practice, values, skills and knowledge.


1. Academic social work courses taken for credit or audit. 2. Social work related academic courses taken for credit and audit. Courses must be in related areas such as: administration, research, psychology, sociology, law, child and family development, counseling, gerontology, substance abuse, criminal justice, mental health, etc. 3. Seminars, workshops, institutes, conferences or mini-courses oriented to the enhancement of social work practice, values, skills or knowledge. 4. Training specifically related to policies, general procedures, emergency procedures or other related operational procedures of an agency or organization are not eligible for continuing education credit. 5. A first time presentation of a paper, workshop or seminar for a national, regional or statewide or other professional meeting. Repeated presentations of the same materials cannot be counted as separate activities. One time presentation will count for five continuing education hours. 6. Preparation of a paper and acceptance for publication in a recognized social work or related journal. An accepted paper will count for five continuing education hours. 7. Preparation of new social work or related courses for an educational institution or organization. A new course will count for five continuing education hours. 8. No more than twenty continuing education hours may be counted from Items 5, 6, and 7 per biennial renewal year. Any audio and/or visual educationally related home study tapes, or professional journals are approved by the Board for independent self-study Continuing Education credit provided: a. Credits are granted by an approved sponsor b. The approved sponsor administers and scores an appropriate test relating to the educational content c. The licensee passes the test with a score of at least 70% prior to the awarding of Continuing Education credits.

South Dakota

Type of CE Units: Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details:

Tennessee

Type of CE Units: Clock hours Equivalent: 1 clock hour = the actual time in a continuing education activity. Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: Rule 1365-01-.09 Continuing Education (11) Waiver of Continuing Education (a) The board may grant a waiver to any licensee of the need to certify attendance and completion of the required hours of continuing education, if it can be shown to the board that the failure to comply was not attributable to or was beyond the physical capabilities of the individual, i.e., disability, residence abroad, military service, or other reasonable cause. Such requests for waiver must be accompanied by written documentation acceptable to the board. (b) Waivers will be considered only on an individual basis and may be requested by submitting the following items to the board administrative office. 1. A written request for a waiver which specifies what requirement is sought to be waived and includes a written, signed explanation of the reasons for the request,


2. Any documentation which supports the reason for the waiver requested or which may be subsequently requested by the board. (c) A waiver approved by the board is effective for only the period for which the waiver of the continuing education requirement is sought, unless otherwise specified in writing by the board. Special requirement details: Social Work Continuing Education is considered to be those preplanned/formalized activities with written learning objectives that are directed at developing and enhancing an individual’s awareness of professional ethics and an individual’s social work knowledge base and service delivery skills in the applicable areas of social work planning, administration, education, research or direct service with individuals, couples, families, and groups. These activities may include short academic courses, courses audited at accredited colleges and universities, workshops, seminars, conferences, and lectures oriented toward enhancements of professional ethics awareness and of social work practice, values, skills and knowledge for the purpose of accomplishing specific written learning objectives. Multi-Media courses may be taken for continuing education credit. Multi-media learning activities must have specific learning objectives, be presented by a qualified presenter, have a method to verify completion of the learning experience and include the issuance of verification of the completion of the continuing education. Multi-Media course may include courses utilizing The Internet, Closed circuit television, Satellite broadcast, Correspondence courses, Videotapes, CD-Rom, DVD, Teleconferencing, Videoconferencing or Distance learning. A maximum of two-thirds (2/3) of a licensee’s credit hours may be taken via multi-media courses during a calendar year. Acceptable continuing education shall consist of seminars, workshops, or mini-courses oriented to the awareness of professional ethics and to the enhancement of social work practice, values, skills, and knowledge for the purpose of accomplishing specific written learning objectives. Cross-disciplinary offerings from medicine, law, administration, education and the behavioral sciences are acceptable, if they are clearly related to the awareness of professional ethics and to the enhancement of social work practices, values, skills, and knowledge. In-service training can be provided by the employer using presenters from the staff or from outside agencies. Attendance at educational events sponsored by national, state, regional, or local professional associations in the field or events related to the practice of the profession for which a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education grants CEU’s is acceptable. Providers who measure continuing education activities in “continuing education units” shall define CEU in clock hours. Master or doctoral level social work courses or social work related courses in mental health, administration, health and social research, psychology, sociology, human growth and development, child and family development, counseling and guidance taken for credit or audited from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education and baccalaureate level social work courses or social work related courses such as mental health, administration, health and social research, psychology, sociology, human growth and development, child and family development, counseling and guidance taken for credit or audited from a nationally or regionally accredited institution of higher education are acceptable for licensed baccalaureate social workers. Presentation for the first time of an academic social work course, in-service training workshop or seminar, or other professional seminar. Preparation for the first time of a professional social work paper published in a recognized professional journal, or given for the first time at a statewide or national professional meeting.

Texas

Type of CE Units: Clock hours; credit hours; continuing education units Equivalent: 1 credit hour or CEU training hour = 1 hour Document retention period: 3 years Documentation details: Documentation must specify the subject, date(s), credit hours, name of sponsor, board-issued sponsor approval number or other identifying sponsor information (if applicable) and board contact information. The licensee shall include such items as copies of attendance certificates or other attendance verification from the provider; grade reports or transcripts verifying that a college course is completed; letters from deans, directors, department chairs, or their representatives verifying a field instructor assignment; letters from program sponsors verifying the licensee presented continuing education; or copies of continuing education programs or other documentation verifying


that the continuing education was relevant to social work when the program does not have an assigned provider number. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW, Other: Texas Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Nationally accredited health or mental health facilities Social work regulatory bodies responsible for social work regulation Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: The board accepts continuing education in which the licensee learns by: 1. Participating in institutes, seminars, workshops, conferences, independent study programs, post graduate training programs, college academic or continuing education courses which relate to or enhance the practice of social work and are offered by a board-approved provider; 2. Teaching or presenting the activities described in paragraph (1) of this section; 3. Writing a published work or presenting work applicable to the profession of social work; 4. Serving as a field instructor for social work interns attending a college or university accredited by or in candidacy status with CSWE; 5. Providing supervision to a social worker participating in the program in accordance with §781.413 of this title (relating to the Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) Program); or 6. Completing the board's jurisprudence training course no more than once per renewal period, unless the board directs otherwise.

Utah

Type of CE Units: Continuing education course credit hour Equivalent: 1 hour = 50 minutes of education Document retention period: 3 years Documentation details: Examples of documentation may include: a certificate of completion, school transcript, course description, or other course materials. At a minimum, the documentation shall contain the following: 1. Date of the course; 2. Name of the course provider; 3. Name of the instructor; 4. Course title; 5. Number of hours of continuing education credit; and 6. Course objectives Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: Other: Utah Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges CSWE accredited university or college CSWE in-candidacy accredited university or college National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Regionally accredited theological school Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A licensee may request a waiver of any continuing education requirement on the basis that the licensee was unable to complete the requirement due to a medical or related condition, humanitarian or ecclesiastical services, extended presence in a geographical area where continuing education is not available, etc. A request must be submitted no later than the deadline for completing any continuing education requirement. A licensee submitting a request has the burden of proof and must document the reason for the request to the satisfaction of the Division.


A request shall include the beginning and ending dates during which the licensee was unable to complete the continuing education requirement and a detailed explanation of the reason why. The explanation shall include the extent and duration of the impediment, extent to which the licensee continued to be engaged in practice of his profession, the nature of the medical condition, the location and nature of the humanitarian services, the geographical area where continuing education is not available, etc. Special requirement details: If a licensee completes more than the required number of hours of continuing education during a two year renewal cycle specified in Subsection (1), up to ten hours of the excess over the required number may be carried over to the next two year renewal cycle. A course shall be presented in a competent, well organized and sequential manner consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the course; The content of the course shall be relevant to the practice of social work and shall be completed in the form of any of the following course types: 1. Seminar; 2. Lecture; 3. Conference; 4. Training session; 5. Webinar; 6. Internet course; 7. Distance learning course; 8. Specialty certification; or 9. Lecturing or instructing of a continuing education course; Maximum of ten hours for lecturing or instructing of continuing education courses meeting these requirements.

Vermont

Type of CE Units: Hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: 1. Documentation of formal educational activities should include programs listing content and speakers, date offered, actual hours of attendance, certification of attendance, course outlines, statements of attendance signed by the instructor, pamphlets, brief summary of work content, and transcripts, if applicable. 2. Documentation of informal educational activities shall include outline of curriculum, objectives, names, addresses and qualifications of speakers or leaders, names and addresses of other participating members, and annotated bibliographies as appropriate, and verification of attendance. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges CSWE accredited university or college In-service training offered by approved organizations National, regional or state/provincial social work professional organization Regionally accredited university or college Social work and Mental health professional associations and similar credentialing bodies Social work regulatory bodies responsible for social work regulation Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Eligible Continuing Education Subject Areas Relevant areas of continuing education may include but shall not be limited to: 1. Clinical theory and techniques; human growth and development; child and family development; individual, marital, family and social change; 2. Social and health research; social and public policy development and implementation (for example, welfare, mental health laws, health care regulation); social work education and supervision; 3. Topics in the fields of medicine, law, administration, education, and behavioral sciences, if specifically relevant to the safe and competent practice of clinical social work.


At least 15 contact hours shall consist of formal in person education. Formal educational activities shall may include but are not be limited to: 1. Conferences, workshops, seminars, academic courses, in-service programs (regularly scheduled staff meetings are not eligible); 2. Offerings approved or sponsored by national, regional, or state professional organizations in social work and allied disciplines and accredited social work universities and colleges; and, No more than five hours of continuing education may be in informal or self-directed educational activities (LCSW only). Informal or self-directed educational activities may include: 1. Independent study projects or study groups sponsored by the organizations listed in these rules or approved by the Director. 2. Online courses or programs approved by organizations specified in these rules. Ineligible activities 1. Lectures, teaching, or other activities performed for financial remuneration are not eligible for continuing education credit. 2. Peer supervision is not eligible for continuing education credit.

Virgin Islands

Type of CE Units: Units Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: Not specified Documentation details: Accrual period: Annually Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details:

Virginia

Type of CE Units: Contact hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 3 years Documentation details: Documentation of Category I activities by submission of official transcripts showing credit hours earned or certificates of participation. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges Clinical Social Work Association CSWE accredited university or college Hospitals National Association of Black Social Workers Regionally accredited university or college School systems Social work regulatory bodies responsible for social work regulation The Child Welfare League of America Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: The board may grant an extension for good cause of up to one year for the completion of continuing education requirements upon written request from the licensee prior to the renewal date. Such extension shall not relieve the licensee of the continuing education requirement. The board may grant an exemption for all or part of the continuing education requirements due to circumstances beyond the control of the licensee such as temporary disability, mandatory military service, or officially declared disasters upon written request from the licensee prior to the renewal date.


Special requirement details: Hours may be obtained from a combination of board-approved activities in the following two categories: 1. Category I hours are Formally Organized Learning Activities that can be documented by an approved sponsor or organization. If the sponsoring organization does not award a participant with a dated certificate indicating the activity or course taken and the number of hours earned, the social worker is responsible for obtaining a letter on organizational letterhead verifying the hours and activity. 2. Category II hours are Individual Professional Activities earned in self-study, attending formal staffing, publication of a professional social work-related article or chapter of a book, independent or group study including listening to audio tapes, viewing video tapes, reading, professional books or articles, etc. They are activities chosen by the social worker based on assessment of his/her practice. They do not have to be sponsored by an approved organization but must be documented by the social worker in the manner prescribed by the Regulations.

Washington

Type of CE Units: Credit hours Equivalent: 1 credit hour = the time actually spent in a course or other activity. A credit hour can not be less than fifty minutes. Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: Acceptable documentation shall include transcripts, letters from course instructors, certificate of completion or other formal certifications. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Mental Health Counselor Association National Board for Certified Counselors Regionally accredited university or college Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: No Details: Special requirement details: Courses or workshops primarily designed to increase practice income or office efficiency aren't eligible for CE credit. Acceptable CE courses (including distance learning), seminars, workshops and postgraduate institutes are those which are: 1. Programs having a featured instructor, speaker(s) or panel approved by an industry-recognized local, state, national, international organization or institution of higher learning; or Distance learning programs, approved by an industry-recognized local, state, national, or international organization or institution of higher learning. These programs must require tests of comprehension upon completion. Law limits practitioners to 26 hours of distance learning programs per reporting period. 2. Training programs sponsored by the agency where a counselor is employed are acceptable if social workers show the experience contributes to the advancement, extension and enhancement of professional competence. Training programs are limited to 26 hours per reporting period. 3. Other learning experience, such as serving on a panel, board or council, community service, research, peer consultation or publishing articles for professional publications are acceptable if social workers show how the experience contributes to the advancement, extension and enhancement of professional competence. There is a limit of six hours per reporting period. The license holder who prepares and presents lectures or education that contributes to the professional competence of a licensed counselor may accumulate the same number of hours obtained for continuing education purposes by attendees. Credit may only be used once during each reporting period. Courses or workshops primarily designed to increase practice income or office efficiency aren't eligible for CE credit. Acceptable CE courses (including distance learning), seminars, workshops and postgraduate institutes are those which are:


1. Programs having a featured instructor, speaker(s) or panel approved by an industry-recognized local, state, national, international organization or institution of higher learning; or Distance learning programs, approved by an industry-recognized local, state, national, or international organization or institution of higher learning. These programs must require tests of comprehension upon completion. Law limits practitioners to 26 hours of distance learning programs per reporting period. 2. Training programs sponsored by the agency where a counselor is employed are acceptable if social workers show the experience contributes to the advancement, extension and enhancement of professional competence. Training programs are limited to 26 hours per reporting period. 3. Other learning experience, such as serving on a panel, board or council, community service, research, peer consultation or publishing articles for professional publications are acceptable if social workers show how the experience contributes to the advancement, extension and enhancement of professional competence. There is a limit of six hours per reporting period. The license holder who prepares and presents lectures or education that contributes to the professional competence of a licensed counselor may accumulate the same number of hours obtained for continuing education purposes by attendees. Credit may only be used once during each reporting period.

West Virginia

Type of CE Units: Continuing social work education credit hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 2 years Documentation details: Use the Board CE report form for each separate conference or program attended or the equivalent record that is often issued by a Certified Provider. At least every six months, submit documentation by fax or mail CE forms for all activities to be claimed. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: West Virginia Board approves continuing education providers and their programs Carryover units allowed: Yes Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: For regular licensees who have experienced extreme and unusual hardship that resulted in long-term absence from practice or other extreme situation involving illness or family, a waiver of all or part of the required continuing education may be considered and renewal allowed. Submit a detailed written explanation of the extreme and unusual circumstances prior to license expiration. Special requirement details: CARRY OVER UNITS: Any active licensee who has satisfied the total continuing education requirements and has renewed their existing license prior to expiration, may carry over excess hours earned from Board approved programs that they have attended within forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration date on the license. Category I-Certified Providers are providers certified by the Board to provide social work continuing education. Category II: Individual Professional Activities include self-directed study or other professional programs not approved by the Board. These activities may include but are not limited to: ASWB or NASW or other non-approved internet education 1. Other college courses taken that are not CSWE Social Work courses; 2. Reading or writing of papers, journals, articles, or books with relevant social work objectives and content; 3. Preparation time when serving as a presenter at a social work program; 4. Internet research into specific areas of social work methods and practice, issues, etc.; 5. Viewing videos of prevalent and problematic social, health, family issues; 6. Attending related discipline conferences not approved by the Board; 7. Volunteer work to help and support societal suffering: social committees, assist in homeless shelters or food services, aide in disaster relief in WV or elsewhere; etc. The Board will accept courses approved by another state’s social work board, if course is physically attended in another state. These will count as Category I hours. This does not apply to web-based courses. CE hours may be awarded for presentation or development of CE as long as the hours relate to the license holder's area of practice (no additional CE hours will be granted for subsequent presentations of the same material): 1. Presentation of professional material shall receive 1 CE hour per hour of presented CE 2. Development of professional material shall receive 1 CE hour per hour of development of CE


3. Presentation of a semester education course shall receive 20 CE hours A presenter of professional material qualifies for CE through the following activities: 1. Seminars, workshops, programs or institutions approved in MPSW 19.03 (1) (a) through MPSW 19.03 (1) (f) 2. University, college or vocational technical adult education courses 3. Authorship of published textbook or professional resource book shall receive 20 CE hours 4. Authorship of published chapter in textbook, professional resource book or professional journal article shall receive 8 CE hours; however, no more than 16 CE hours may be obtained for authorship of published chapters or published articles 5. Authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software shall receive 8 CE hours; however, no more than 16 CE hours may be obtained for authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software CARRY OVER UNITS: Any active licensee who has satisfied the total continuing education requirements and has renewed their existing license prior to expiration, may carry over excess hours earned from Board approved programs that they have attended within forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration date on the license. Category I-Certified Providers are providers certified by the Board to provide social work continuing education. Category II: Individual Professional Activities include self-directed study or other professional programs not approved by the Board. These activities may include but are not limited to: ASWB or NASW or other non-approved internet education 1. Other college courses taken that are not CSWE Social Work courses; 2. Reading or writing of papers, journals, articles, or books with relevant social work objectives and content; 3. Preparation time when serving as a presenter at a social work program; 4. Internet research into specific areas of social work methods and practice, issues, etc.; 5. Viewing videos of prevalent and problematic social, health, family issues; 6. Attending related discipline conferences not approved by the Board; 7. Volunteer work to help and support societal suffering: social committees, assist in homeless shelters or food services, aide in disaster relief in WV or elsewhere; etc. The Board will accept courses approved by another state’s social work board, if course is physically attended in another state. These will count as Category I hours. This does not apply to web-based courses. CE hours may be awarded for presentation or development of CE as long as the hours relate to the license holder's area of practice (no additional CE hours will be granted for subsequent presentations of the same material): 1. Presentation of professional material shall receive 1 CE hour per hour of presented CE 2. Development of professional material shall receive 1 CE hour per hour of development of CE 3. Presentation of a semester education course shall receive 20 CE hours A presenter of professional material qualifies for CE through the following activities: 1. Seminars, workshops, programs or institutions approved in MPSW 19.03 (1) (a) through MPSW 19.03 (1) (f) 2. University, college or vocational technical adult education courses 3. Authorship of published textbook or professional resource book shall receive 20 CE hours 4. Authorship of published chapter in textbook, professional resource book or professional journal article shall receive 8 CE hours; however, no more than 16 CE hours may be obtained for authorship of published chapters or published articles 5. Authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software shall receive 8 CE hours; however, no more than 16 CE hours may be obtained for authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software

Wisconsin

Type of CE Units: Continuing education credit hours Equivalent: Not specified Document retention period: 4 years Documentation details: Documentation of a publication or certificates of attendance issued by the program sponsor for all continuing education programs for which the credential holder claims credit for purposes of renewal of the credential. The certificate shall include the name of credential holder, date, provider name, hours, and title of program. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Preapproved organizations: Accredited universities and colleges


American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy American Counseling Association American Psychological Association American Rehabilitation Counseling Association Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification In-service training offered by approved organizations National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors National Board for Certified Counselors National Rehabilitation Counseling Association Regionally accredited university or college Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A credential holder may apply to the section for a postponement or waiver of the requirements of this chapter on grounds of prolonged illness, disability, or other grounds constituting extreme hardship. Special requirement details: Approved continuing educatio is any program approved, sponsored, provided, endorsed, or authorized by a provider preapproved by the Board. Professional social work ethics and boundaries courses must be in an interactive learning format. This is defined as a live, synchronous presentation with discussion or an asynchronous educational program by an approved provider. Continuing education hours may be awarded for the following professional activities, if relevant to social work practice: 1. A presenter of professional material shall receive 1 continuing education credit hour per hour of continuing education. A developer of professional material shall receive 1 continuing education credit hour per hour of development of continuing education. A presenter of a semester education course shall receive 20 continuing education credit hours. No additional continuing education credit hours will be granted for subsequent presentations of the same material. 2. Authorship of a published textbook or professional resource book. Authors of a book shall receive 20 continuing education credit hours. 3. Authorship of a published chapter in a textbook or professional resource book, or a professional journal article. Authors of chapters or articles shall receive 8 continuing education credit hours. No more than 16 continuing education hours may be obtained for authorship of chapters or articles. 4. Authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software. Authorship of these materials shall receive 8 continuing education credit hours. No more than 16 continuing education hours may be obtained for authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer softwareApproved continuing educatio is any program approved, sponsored, provided, endorsed, or authorized by a provider preapproved by the Board. Professional social work ethics and boundaries courses must be in an interactive learning format. This is defined as a live, synchronous presentation with discussion or an asynchronous educational program by an approved provider. Continuing education hours may be awarded for the following professional activities, if relevant to social work practice: 1. A presenter of professional material shall receive 1 continuing education credit hour per hour of continuing education. A developer of professional material shall receive 1 continuing education credit hour per hour of development of continuing education. A presenter of a semester education course shall receive 20 continuing education credit hours. No additional continuing education credit hours will be granted for subsequent presentations of the same material. 2. Authorship of a published textbook or professional


resource book. Authors of a book shall receive 20 continuing education credit hours. 3. Authorship of a published chapter in a textbook or professional resource book, or a professional journal article. Authors of chapters or articles shall receive 8 continuing education credit hours. No more than 16 continuing education hours may be obtained for authorship of chapters or articles. 4. Authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software. Authorship of these materials shall receive 8 continuing education credit hours. No more than 16 continuing education hours may be obtained for authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software.

Wyoming

Type of CE Units: Contact hours Equivalent: 1 contact hour = the actual number of hours during which instruction was received. Document retention period: 2 years Documentation details: Proof of attendance shall contain the activity title, dates, contact hours attended, sponsor, presenter, qualifications of the presenter, the name of the licensee or certificate holder, and shall be signed by the sponsor or the presenter. Accrual period: Per 2 year renewal period Designated approving agencies: ASWB ACE, NASW Carryover units allowed: No Learning plan required: No Hardship waiver: Yes Details: A licensee or certificate may be exempted from a portion of the continuing education required for the renewal of their license or certificate if during the current renewal period: 1. The licensee or certificate otherwise meets all renewal requirements and is a civilian called to active duty in the armed forces of the United States for a period of time exceeding one hundred and eight (180) or more consecutive days in any calendar year. 2. The licensee or certificate otherwise meets all renewal requirements and experiences a physical disability, illness or other disabling situation exceeding 180 or more consecutive days in any calendar year. The number of hours exempted shall be in proportion to the length of deployment, disability or situation. The licensee or certificate claiming an exemption shall provide supporting documentation from a third party acceptable to the Board. Special requirement details: Acceptable activities: 1. Intellectual or practical content with the primary objective is to increase the participant's competence within each licensed or certified discipline. 2. The scope of practice for each discipline in these rules and regulations may be used as a basis of what knowledge and skills are acceptable to the Board as continuing education activities. 3. Providers of acceptable continuing education shall have a graduate degree. 4. Continuing education credit will be allowed for making presentations designed to increase other mental health professionals’ knowledge base. 1 hour of credit will be allowed for each hour of presentation, up to a maximum of 6 hours during each renewal period. Credit may be received only once for a particular presentation topic. Individuals employed by universities and colleges may not claim credit units for conducting courses that are a part of the regular course offering of those institutions, even if those courses are offered in the evening or summer, or for individuals enrolled in a degree program or vocational or technical schools.

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