Tag: swtp ceus
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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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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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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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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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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…
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Know the Signs: Types and Indicators of Child Abuse
Read more: Know the Signs: Types and Indicators of Child AbuseWhen you walk into the community center that Thursday morning, you immediately notice Keisha sitting alone in the corner. She’s twelve—usually lively and full of conversation—but today she seems smaller somehow. As you get closer, you see what looks like a healing cut on her lip and faint scratches on her forearms. “What happened, Keisha?”…
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Meeting the Moment: Ethics in a Digital Age
Read more: Meeting the Moment: Ethics in a Digital AgeTimes aren’t just changing—they’ve changed. Social work has shifted from paper files and office visits to encrypted portals, video calls, text messages, and AI-assisted documentation. A typical day might now include reviewing a midnight crisis text, running back-to-back telehealth sessions, and updating notes with predictive software. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about fundamentally different ways…
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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…