Tag: social work continuing education
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Social Work CE Requirements by State: Complete 2026 Guide
Read more: Social Work CE Requirements by State: Complete 2026 GuideDISCLAIMER: CE requirements vary by license level and change frequently. Requirements may differ for initial licensure versus renewal. Verify requirements with your state licensing board before planning your renewal. Understanding Social Work CE Requirements Across the United States Social work CE requirements reflect each state’s priorities for professional development, public protection, and practice standards. Some…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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CEs That Actually Make You Better at Your Job
Read more: CEs That Actually Make You Better at Your JobYou’re sitting at your kitchen table at 11 PM, clicking through yet another PowerPoint about “boundaries in social work.” The narrator’s monotone voice explains that “boundaries are important” and “dual relationships can be problematic.” You already know this. You learned it in grad school, you’ve lived it in practice, and you still have 45 minutes…