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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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…
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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…