Category: Continuing Education
Practical, affordable continuing education for social workers. Explore ASWB-approved CE courses that strengthen real-world practice and help you meet license renewal requirements.
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What “Biopsychosocial” Actually Means in Practice
Read more: What “Biopsychosocial” Actually Means in PracticeYou’re thirty minutes into an intake with Brenda Hayes. She came in saying she’s been “feeling down” for about a year. As you talk, you learn she recently lost her administrative job, lives with chronic back pain that’s getting worse, isn’t sleeping well, and is helping coordinate care for her father, who has dementia. Her…
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Social Work CE Requirements Across the Southeast: DC, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
Read more: Social Work CE Requirements Across the Southeast: DC, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and VirginiaThe Southeast region presents a patchwork of continuing education requirements that range from Washington DC’s complex multi-tier system to South Carolina’s straightforward 40-hour model. If you hold licenses in District of Columbia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia—or you’re considering adding one through endorsement—understanding each jurisdiction’s specific mandates saves time and prevents renewal headaches.…
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Social Work CE Requirements Across the Gulf South: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas
Read more: Social Work CE Requirements Across the Gulf South: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and TexasThe Gulf Coast states share spectacular scenery, some great people, humid summers, and hurricane seasons, but their social work continuing education requirements? That’s where the similarities end. If you’re licensed in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas—or thinking about adding a license through endorsement—you need to know what each state actually requires. This isn’t just…
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ASWB ACE-Approved CE Courses: What “Approved” Really Means (2026 Guide)
Read more: ASWB ACE-Approved CE Courses: What “Approved” Really Means (2026 Guide)You’ve probably seen “ASWB ACE-Approved” plastered across continuing education websites. Maybe you’ve wondered if it actually matters, or if it’s just marketing speak. Here’s what’s really going on with ACE approval—and why understanding it matters when you’re choosing CE courses. The Big Picture: What ACE Approval Actually Is The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)…
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Ohio Valley Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)
Read more: Ohio Valley Social Work CE Requirements: Complete Guide (5 States)Continuing education (CE) requirements for social workers in the Ohio Valley region—Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia—are highly complex, often featuring mandates that vary by license type, specific rolling requirements, and strict rules regarding annual vs. biennial credit accumulation. Tennessee, in particular, requires annual CE reporting, while Kentucky has multi-year rolling mandates for suicide…
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How to Build a Therapeutic Alliance Through a Screen
Read more: How to Build a Therapeutic Alliance Through a ScreenThis is an excerpt from SWTP CEU’s 3-CE Telehealth in Social Work Practice course. The first time you meet a new client via video, you’ll notice something feels different. Not worse, not better—just different. You can’t read their full body language. You can’t gauge how they fill the physical space of your office. You don’t…
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Unlimited CEs for Social Workers: Cost Comparison for 2026
Read more: Unlimited CEs for Social Workers: Cost Comparison for 2026Planning for 2026 license renewal usually starts with one question: How do I complete my CEs without overpaying or overcomplicating things? When social workers search for cheap CEs, the comparison often begins with per-credit pricing. On paper, paying a few dollars per credit looks like the obvious choice. But when you step back and look…
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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…