CE opportunities The NASW Hawai’i Chapter’s

Continuing Education Committee’s mission

Continuing Education

Requirements for Social Workers

(LBSW/LSW/LCSW )

Free Monthly Webinars through NASW-HI

NASW-HI offers free 1 credit CE opportunities monthly

through the lunchtime webinar series. Dates and subject are

listed on www.naswhi.org

All CE trainings approved by NASW-HI are listed on the website under Continuing

Education

NASW National offers online trainings at

http://naswwa.inreachce.com/

NASW Hawai’i

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� � National Association of

Social Workers- Hawai’i Chapter 677 Ala Moana, Suite 702]

Honolulu, HI 96813

* To monitor relicensure requirements established by the State of Hawai’i as they relate to continuing education (CE),

* To provide a mechanism for approval of CE related to social work in the State of Hawai’i,

* Monitor the delivery of approved CE related to social work in the State of Hawai’i,

* Provide guidance on continuing education development and implementation, and

* Ensure CE in the State of Hawai’i are consistent with the statute and mission of social work.

Q&A

Everyone’s license expires 6/30/2016

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In Hawai’i we are all licensed on a triennium. Beginning 7/1/13, Social Workers are required to complete continuing education in order to renew their license. A first time licensee is exempt from the CE requirement for the first license renewal. During the triennium 7/1/13-6/30/16, 15 CEUs are required, with 3 CEUs on ethics. For the triennium 7/1/16- 6/30/19 and following cycles, 45 CEUs will be required

Questions regarding the mandatory CE requirement should be directed to the Social Worker Licensing Program’s office at the dept. of Consumer & Commerce Affairs (DCCA) at (808) 586-2699, between the hours of 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Please note that each licensee is responsible for maintaining their own CE

What kind of CEU are accepted by DCCA?

Continuing Education Units that have been approved by NASW (HI, National or any other chapter) an ASWB are the only approved CE courses accepted by the DCCA.

If I want to attend a CE training that has not been approved by NASW/ASWB can I still get credit?

You can contact the provider of the training before the training and ask them to apply for NASW credits. Visit www.naswhi.org for more info

Can I apply for approval after I have attended a training?

No, all CE workshops must be approved before the event

My organization would like to offer a training, how do we apply for NASW approval?

Please visit www.naswhi.org and look for the CE dropdown menu on the top of the page. Download the CE workshop application, complete and email to ce@naswhi.org

Please submit applications 30 days prior to the training. The cost for review of application is $25, and $25 per CEU offered.

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records.

• Upon audit by the DCCA, the licensee shall present proof of CE compliance. *NASW HI recommends that applicants send copies of their CE certificates to DCCA with their renewal paperwork.

• A licensee is subject to disciplinary action for failure to comply with these CE requirements, failure to present proof of CE compliance upon audit by DCCA, or filing with the DCCA a false statement regarding CE compliance.

• Pursuant to Act 183, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, continuing education (“CE”) will be required to renew a LBSW, LSW, or LCSW license.