Author: Will
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Central Plains Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: Central Plains Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)Continuing education (CE) requirements for social workers in the Central Plains region—Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma—feature high total hour counts and strict rules regarding live vs. independent study formats. Arkansas and Oklahoma impose the most stringent limits on online or independent study, often requiring a substantial portion of hours to be obtained live. Missouri,…
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Why Family Systems Matter in Substance Use Treatment
Read more: Why Family Systems Matter in Substance Use TreatmentThe following is an excerpt from the 6-CE SWTP CEUs course, Substance Use in Families: Beyond the Identified Patient. The intake form says Miguel Torres, age 16, marijuana use. His school social worker made the referral after the third time he showed up high to class. You’re three minutes into the family session when you…
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Upper Midwest Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: Upper Midwest Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)Continuing education (CE) requirements for social workers in the Upper Midwest region—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan—show a strong emphasis on ethics and cultural competence, with notable variation in renewal cycles and mandated special topics. Michigan, in particular, has one of the most prescriptive requirements, demanding hours in ethics, pain management, human trafficking, and implicit…
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When Truth Is Cruel: Dementia, Therapeutic Lying, and Social Work Ethics
Read more: When Truth Is Cruel: Dementia, Therapeutic Lying, and Social Work EthicsThis is an excerpt from the 2.5 CE ethics course, Truth vs. Trust: The Ethics of Therapeutic Deception in Dementia Care available at SWTP CEUs. Three months ago, when you first started working with Mrs. Patterson, you did what you were trained to do. You told her the truth. You sat down next to her,…
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ASWB ACE Credit for Social Workers: What It Means and How to Earn Yours
Read more: ASWB ACE Credit for Social Workers: What It Means and How to Earn YoursIf you’ve ever tried to figure out which CE courses “count” for license renewal, you know the terminology can get confusing quickly. One phrase appears everywhere—on state board websites, CE directories, and continuing education providers: ASWB ACE. But what does ACE approval actually mean? And how can social workers be sure they’re earning CE credit…
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What Human Trafficking Really Looks Like
Read more: What Human Trafficking Really Looks LikeThis is an excerpt from the 2.25-CE course, Human Trafficking Identification and Response for Social Workers, available at SWTP CEUs. When most people hear “human trafficking,” they picture dramatic scenarios: someone kidnapped and transported across international borders, held in chains, unable to escape. While those situations do occur, they represent a small fraction of trafficking…
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The Ultimate CE Savings Guide: Coupons, Bundles, and Discounts
Read more: The Ultimate CE Savings Guide: Coupons, Bundles, and DiscountsSocial work stretches people thin—time, energy, and budgets. Continuing education doesn’t need to add pressure. With a little strategy, you can meet your state’s CE requirements, keep your skills sharp, and stay well within your budget. This guide walks through the most reliable ways to save on CE hours, from coupons to bundles to smart…
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Foundations of Ethical Supervision: The Moment Supervision Matters Most
Read more: Foundations of Ethical Supervision: The Moment Supervision Matters MostThis is excerpted from the SWTP CEU’s course, Ethical Social Work Supervision, a 6.0-CE course. The 60-Second Test A supervisee knocks on your door at 4:45 PM on a Friday. Her face is pale. “I need to tell you something,” she says. “I backdated a progress note this morning. The client was a no-show, but…
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Northern Plains Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: Northern Plains Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)CE requirements for social workers across the Northern Plains states vary more than people might expect. Montana requires annual CE with ethics. Wyoming runs on a biennial cycle with mixed online/in-person options. Idaho stays simple but strict, requiring annual continuing education. North Dakota emphasizes ethics and competence. South Dakota follows a Professional Development Plan (PDP)…
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Southwest Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: Southwest Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)Social work CE requirements vary widely across the Southwest. Arizona builds its hours around ethics and supervision. New Mexico includes cultural competence. Nevada has one of the strictest suicide prevention mandates in the country. Utah separates clinical and nonclinical requirements. And Colorado stands out with no mandatory CE hours at all, though many social workers…