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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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…
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Best CE Deals for Social Workers Right Now
Read more: Best CE Deals for Social Workers Right NowContinuing education doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With several states tightening CE requirements — and California preparing for changes — social workers are looking for CE options that are affordable, ACE-approved, and easy to complete on their own schedule. Below are the strongest CEU deals available right now, with a clear look at…
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What Is SWTP CEUs? Affordable, ACE-Approved Continuing Education for Social Workers
Read more: What Is SWTP CEUs? Affordable, ACE-Approved Continuing Education for Social WorkersIf you’ve landed here while searching for SWTP CEUs, you’re in the right place. SWTP CEUs is an ASWB ACE-approved provider (Provider #2486), offering affordable, self-paced continuing education for social workers nationwide. The site come courtesy of the team behind Social Work Test Prep (SWTP), trusted by tens of thousands of social workers since 2010.…
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Affordable Online CEs for Social Workers: How to Pick a Provider
Read more: Affordable Online CEs for Social Workers: How to Pick a ProviderContinuing education shouldn’t require a deep dent in your bank balance. You’re working too hard—the last thing you need is CE costs eating into your paycheck. But the CE marketplace is deliberately confusing. Some providers advertise “$10 courses!” then hit you with processing fees. Others offer “unlimited access” that expires before you’ve had time to…
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Free CE Courses for Social Workers
Read more: Free CE Courses for Social WorkersNavigating continuing-education requirements is challenging enough without overspending. You need CE courses that are high-quality, relevant to your practice, and, most importantly, approved by the ASWB or your state board. Below is a verified list of free CE courses for social workers — ASWB-approved or state-recognized — to help you earn credits toward renewal without…