Author: Will
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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…
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Understanding ASWB CE Requirements: A Simple Guide for Social Workers
Read more: Understanding ASWB CE Requirements: A Simple Guide for Social WorkersIf you’ve ever gone looking for “ASWB CE requirements” and ended up buried in contradictory answers, you’re not alone. Social workers ask us all the time: How many hours does ASWB require? What topics? What counts? Here’s the twist: ASWB doesn’t actually set your CE hour requirements at all. Your state board does. So why…
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Myths vs. Facts About Suicide
Read more: Myths vs. Facts About SuicideThis is excerpted from the SWTP CEU course, Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention. Given the scope and complexity of suicide as demonstrated by these epidemiological patterns, it becomes crucial to address common misconceptions that can interfere with effective prevention efforts. Understanding and dispelling common myths about suicide is essential for effective social work practice. These…
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Why Spirituality Matters in Social Work Practice
Read more: Why Spirituality Matters in Social Work Practice(This is an excerpt from the SWTP CEU course, Religious and Spiritual Competency for Social Workers.) A client sits across from you, grieving the sudden death of her husband. She keeps saying, “I just don’t understand why God would do this to me.” You nod, validate her pain, ask about her support system. But you…
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You Have Bias. Now What?
Read more: You Have Bias. Now What?Excerpted from SWTP CEU’s Recognizing and Managing Bias 4.5 CE course.) You’re reviewing your case notes from this week. One client—a Black woman in her 30s—you described as “guarded” and “resistant to engaging in treatment.” Another client—a white woman, same age, similar presentation—you described as “appropriately cautious” and “taking time to build trust.” Same behavior.…
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Immigration Status on Intake Forms: What Social Workers Need to Know
Read more: Immigration Status on Intake Forms: What Social Workers Need to KnowAdapted from the SWTP CEUs course, Immigration Status & Social Work Practice. Your intake form has a dropdown menu labeled “Citizenship Status” with options: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Work Visa, Student Visa, Other, Prefer Not to Answer. The field is marked with a red asterisk—required. You can’t move forward in the electronic health record without…
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West Coast Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: West Coast Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)Last updated: November 2025 Planning your continuing education across multiple states gets complicated fast. California wants 36 hours every two years. Hawaii stretches to 45 hours over three years. Alaska throws in Alaska Native cultural competency requirements. And each state has its own specific mandates for ethics, suicide prevention, or telehealth training. You’ll find the…