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Our social worker CE online courses, live webinars, online retreats and digital seminars help you stay up to date on the current best practices and cutting-edge theories in behavioral health. Leading experts in the field develop each course, and courses are vetted for compliance to ensure they meet ASWB standards Continuing education units (CEUs) are required and necessary for a social worker’s career. Not only to keep your license up-to-date, but so you can provide your clients with updated and accurate care. Now you can get the continuing education you need to be well-informed on new treatment developments and strategies, plus build your career through a convenient and affordable way that’s adaptable to your personal and professional needs. PESI gives you clinical resources on the widest range of topics including, trauma treatment , anxiety disorders , personality disorders , telehealth and much more, so you can easily expand your career goals and help your clients.

Certifications and Professional Advancement for Social Workers

One of the most accessible ways to demonstrate your professional commitment to serving specific populations or needs is by adding a certification that demonstrates your additional learning and engagement. Today's competitive hiring atmosphere also makes these endorsements an excellent investment in your career. PESI offers hundreds of resources so you can explore new ideas like Internal Family Systems (IFS) , discover how to use CBT for anxiety and OCD , understand antidepressant selection for clients with depression, and so much more. Self-paced online certification training courses include:

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP Level I & II)
• Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
• Certified Addictions-Informed Professional (CAIMHP)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• And many more

With a variety of online trainings to choose from you’ll find everything you need to satisfy yearly CE requirements while deepening your understanding of your clients and patients. PESI also offers hundreds of free resources (and free CE hours!) to make exploring new areas of social work accessible. Whatever interests you, you’ll quickly find what you need to learn new skills, offer a wider range of treatment and expand your professional opportunities.

Continuing Education that Pushes the Envelope

PESI’s presenters and facilitators are some of the most in-demand practitioners, instructors, and researchers working in their fields. They work to build a diverse offering of presentations for students with a variety of learning styles. You’ll be able to make the most of your continuing education because we offer a number of ways to meet your credit requirements, including:

Our comprehensive course library goes beyond just traditional online lectures. Step-by-step you’ll be guided through dozens of lessons from industry-leading experts and researchers who will share their practical techniques, skills, stories, and tips that you can immediately apply in your practice. Each online course comes with lifetime access and assessments designed to help you master the material, as well as discussion forums that give you the opportunity to learn the material with other professionals. Self-paced social work CEU courses are available for most of the same topics covered in live CE seminars.

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If you're looking for continuing education courses designed to keep your licensing and certification up to date in every relevant area of professional practice you need, start by consulting your state guidelines to make sure you understand how to cover every requirement. From there you can plan an enriching year of learning that helps you hit your professional goals while keeping all your licensing and credentials up to date. It's efficient, it's easy to fit to your schedule, and new course offerings are being added as quickly as they are developed. Keep checking back for new webinar calendar dates and freshly developed courses.

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As a professional social worker, you are committed to lifelong learning and a pursuit of the latest information, skills and interventions that will help you best meet the needs of the clients and communities you serve.  Whether you're required to have continuing education credits as part of maintaining your license, or simply desire more experience in the field, we are committed to providing all social workers with vital professional development resources and cutting-edge opportunities that strengthen your professional skills. 

Our members receive access to up-to-date info on DE licensing regulations and preparation for licensure, certificate and CE programs, student services, and resources for clinical social workers...

Frequently Asked Questions about Continuing Education

Online learning.

Sometimes it is easiest to jump online and learn, we understand that. Throughout the year we offer both live online continuing education programs and a robust library of on-demand programs as well. You can register for the live programs through events page and search for on-demand programs through our online institute.

In Person Courses

Throughout the year we offer various in person courses, both at our chapter office and in the community--through partnerships with organizations and in your units. These courses are sometimes a few hours, while others are full day symposiums around a central topic. You can search for in person programs on the event page.

Who Recognizes These Programs for CE?

The New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners, The New Jersey Department of Education Professional Development (Provider #705), The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Examiners (family therapists, professional counselors, rehabilitation counselors and alcohol and drug counselors) for license and certification renewal, The New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work. In addition, most states will accept programs offered through NASW-NJ for credit in other states.

How Many Credits Do I Need?

If you are an LCSW: An LCSW shall complete a minimum of 40 credits of continuing education, of which at least 20 credits shall be in courses or programs directly related to clinical practice, 5 credits must be related to ethics, 3 credits must be related to social and cultural competency, and 1 credit must be related to prescription opioid addiction. If the LCSW earns more than 40 credits during a biennial period, the LCSW may carry a maximum of eight surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period; If you are an LSW: An LSW shall complete a minimum of 30 credits of continuing education, 5 of which must be related to ethics, 3 credits must be related to social and cultural competency, and 1 credit must be related to prescription opioid addiction. If the LSW earns more than 30 credits during a biennial period, the LSW may carry a maximum of six surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period. If you are a CSW: A CSW shall complete a minimum of 20 credits of continuing education, 5 of which must be related to ethics, 3 credits must be related to social and cultural competency, and 1 credit must be related to prescription opioid addiction. If the CSW earns more than 20 credits during a biennial period, the CSW may carry a maximum of four surplus credits into a succeeding biennial period. If an applicant initially obtains a license or certificate within the second year of a biennial license period (September 1, 2019 or later) the applicant shall complete not fewer than one-half of the minimum required credits of continuing education, 3 credits of which shall be related to ethics and 2 credits of which shall be related to social and cultural competency. An LCSW shall complete at least 10 of their 20 credits in programs which directly relate to clinical practice.

Recorded Workshops

sometimes it is easiest to jump online and learn, we understand that. throughout the year we offer both live webinars and a robust library of on-demand programs as well. you can register for the live programs through our events page and search for on-demand programs through our social work online ce institute . 

live webinars

Throughout the year we offer live webinars around a variety of topics that are eligible for clinical, social/cultural and ethics credits. You can search for live webinars programs on the event page .

• requirements for lbsws: for each renewal period, 20 hours are required. at least six of the hours shall be in the area of professional ethics. at least one of the hours shall be in the area of mandatory reporting.
• requirements for lmsws: for each renewal period, 30 hours are required. at least six of the hours shall be in the area of professional ethics. at least one of the hours shall be in the area of mandatory reporting.
• requirements for lcsws: for each renewal period, 40 hours are required. at least six of the hours shall be in the area of professional ethics. at least one of the hours shall be in the area of mandatory reporting.

any course or activity submitted for continuing education credit must have been attended during the  biennial licensing period for which it is submitted. excess credits may not be carried over to the next  licensing period.

Now that you've earned your continuing education credits, you'll want to make certain you've retained your certificates to submit to the board for verification. CE tracker makes it easy to keep track of all your continuing education credits online.

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Our most popular webinars are now available on-demand on the Social Work Online CE Institute. Earn your credits at your convenience from the comfort of your home, office, or your favorite study place.

Professional development as an essential activity for ensuring quality social work services. The cornerstone of professional development is continuing your education. Regardless of career stage, social workers are ethically required to keep informed of current research, theory, and techniques that guide social work practice to better serve clients and constituents.

NASW is committed to helping social workers meet their professional development needs. This strong dedication has led to the creation of multiple professional development programs and products such as credentials, education and training courses, newsletters, employment information, resources, and publications. NASW members can receive both free CEs and CEs at discounted rates to fill their licensing or credentialing requirements when they participate in our professional development programs.

Below are resources that provide you with the continuing education you need to enhance your professional skills:

NASW’s Professional Education and Training Center

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• Adolescent Risk Assessment: Predictors of Violence and Suicide
• Achieving Cultural Competence to Reduce Health Disparities
• Asperger's Syndrome & High Functioning Autism
• Avoid Ethics Complaints & Malpractice Lawsuits: Effectively Manage High-Risk Clinical Situations
• Breaking Free From Emotional Eating: Bulimia, Obesity, and Anorexia Nervosa

NASW launched in 2011 the Professional Education and Training Center . The Center is an online continuing education resource that social workers can use anytime, anywhere. Don’t worry about traveling costs or lost revenue from not working. Available 24 hours a day online, the Center offers NASW courses in a variety of formats—webinars, webcasts, podcasts, presentations, etc. The Center houses numerous courses in a variety of practice areas and the catalog continues to grow. You can sign up for course alerts when your course subjects become available!

NASW’s new Center is an excellent continuing education resource. All courses offered are NASW accredited and members receive discounted prices on CEs. Click here to access the Center’s course catalog.

Other Resources:

• Continuing Education Portal The CE Portal is a national listing of quality continuing education offerings. A wealth of information at your finger tips where you can search by topic, location, and/or date. 
• NASW Chapters NASW Chapters connect you to NASW chapter/state annual conferences and local continuing education programs and activities. Review an NASW Chapter Web site where you live and work to access continuing education events and a network of colleagues.
• Risk Management Workshops (NASW Members Only) NASW Assurance Services, Inc. (ASI) offers risk management workshops with CEUs and online resources to reduce a social worker’s risk and exposure to an ethics complaint, licensing board complaint, or malpractice law suit. To learn more, visit the ASI Education Center .
• NASW Lunchtime Series NASW members can take advantage of one-hour live teleconferences and earn 1.0 free CEUs. Can’t make a teleconference, but still want to earn the CEU? Listen to the podcast, download the audio file, or read the transcript later. The Lunchtime Series covers current topics of interest to social workers. Register to listen right away.
• NASW Specialty Practice Sections Teleconferences (SPS Members Only) NASW Sections sponsor practice-based teleconferences exclusively for section members. The live teleconferences provide you with the opportunity to earn more free CEUs. The courses are available 24/7 by downloading the audio file or reading the transcript.

Getting continuing education credits

Maintaining your social work license requires more than just filing paperwork every two years. Regulatory boards recognize the importance of lifelong learning to the social work profession.

Social workers in all areas of practice benefit from both continuing education in familiar subjects—including important updates related to current, evidence-based practice—and topic areas that allow them to learn and practice new skills competently.

Continuing education requirements

How much CE do I need? What types of CE are required?

CE requirements for license renewal are determined by your board. ASWB compiles information on CE requirements in the United States and Canada.

• CE requrements Explore your board's CE requirements in the ASWB Laws and Regulations Database

Three ways to find ACE credit

• ACE providers Download a list of all approved ACE providers
• Individual course and conference approval Approved individual courses and conferences are listed on our spreadsheet
• Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education ASWB authorizes some Joint Accreditation providers to offer ACE credit to social workers

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School of Social Work Continuing Education

Explore a new practice area or method in social work. Get the latest in applied practice information. Network with fellow alumni and Saint Louis University faculty.

SLU's social work continuing education workshops are affordable and informed by current research and best practices in the field. Our instructors are leading practitioners and faculty members at SLU's School of Social Work who bring a wealth of professional and instructional experience to the workshops.

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Sessions and Workshops

SLU's sessions and workshops support ongoing professional growth and development, and enable practitioners to meet licensure renewal requirements. Workshops are open to licensed social workers of all levels, practicing in both clinical and macro roles. SLU alumni and current practicum instructors are eligible for a special discount.

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2024 Sessions and Workshops

Time: 9 a.m.-noon

Modality: in person

Presenters: Cara Wallace, Ph.D., and Beth Barrett, M.S.W.

*Meets Diversity Requirements

Learning Objectives:  

• Explore how grief is connected to our experiences with and of oppression as related to our various social identities.
• Identify one’s own experiences with grief related to oppression and how this shows up in professional settings.  
• Develop strategies for supporting clients through a lens of social justice.  

Course Description: In every diverse community or organization, individuals each hold various social identities, some causing unearned privilege and others facing oppression. Regardless of our positionality, we all have experiences with oppression across various identities (e.g., as a witness, participant in the system, or as a target). Subsequently, experiences with and of oppression can cause grief and/or trauma related to each of those identities we hold. Grief and/or trauma can show up unexpectedly and can be misinterpreted as problematic behaviors, particularly when it is unattended to or cannot be resolved due to oppressive systems. This presentation will explore various types of loss and grief associated with different social identities and how those impact our professional interactions.      Bios: Beth Barrett, M.S.W., LCSW, CDFT is an associate clinical professor and faculty field liaison for SLU’s School of Social Work.     She teaches courses in social work clinical skills, end-of-life, grief, and integrative practice seminars. Beth specializes in end-of-life and grief issues, change and loss across the life cycle, field education, and professional development for social workers. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults facing life-threatening illnesses and their families, from diagnosis through death and bereavement. Beth holds the NCCJ St. Louis’ Certified Diversity FaciliTrainer certification and serves on the school’s DEI Committee.    Cara Wallace, Ph.D., LCSW, is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University.     Her research focuses on end-of-life care and (1) barriers to care; (2) quality of care; and (3) educating students, professionals, and the public about death, illness, loss and grief. She also coordinates SLU's Interprofessional Gerontology Certificate program. Wallace's work is informed by years of practice experience in hospice and hospital systems and is funded by NIH/NINR and Cambia Health Foundation Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program. She is also the 2020 recipient of SWHPN’s Award for Excellence in Psychosocial Research. 

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Time: 1-4 p.m. 

Modality: in person 

Presenter: Jenny Deutsch, M.S.W., LCSW 

*Meets Suicide Requirements

Learning Objectives:

• Articulate the suicide and crisis line process for what to expect when someone contacts 988 suicide and crisis lifelines.
• Describe evidence-based practices for suicide assessment and prevention.
• Comprehend the significance of follow-up care for persons experiencing a suicidal crisis.

Course Description: This course will provide social workers and other clinical professionals with information to increase confidence in referring clients to contact the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline. Participants will learn what to expect when someone reaches out for support regarding the risk assessment conducted by the crisis line's responding personnel and the types of referrals offered to connect the caller to care. Finally, participants will learn about evidence-based practices (EBPs) and lifeline standards used to assess and promote the safety of clients experiencing a suicidal crisis.     

Bio:   Jenny Deutsch, M.S.W., LCSW, is an adjunct clinical professor at Saint Louis University School of Social Work and a clinician with Behavioral Health Response.  She has 25 years of experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, supporting loss survivors and community education.   

Time: 9-noon

Modality: Zoom  

Presenter: Charles Franke, LCSW

*Meets Ethics Requirement

• Understand the risks and concerns unique to social work that can affect our proficient access to the use of self.  
• Differentiate between moral injury, compassion fatigue, burnout and secondary trauma along with the ways these concerns create direct concerns related to ethical treatment.  
• Apply the concept of the self of the social worker with multiple strategies for valuing and connecting to their sense of self.

Course Description: The self of the social worker is one of the primary tools that allows for effective treatment and services of the populations we work with. Our ability to understand our own experience of our work, process that experience, and apply that experience in helpful and ethical ways is paramount to our work. This incredible sensitivity and utilization of self also exposes us to compassion fatigue, moral injury, burnout and secondary trauma. Social workers are expected to hold space for the most difficult situations, and often, we are experiencing this exposure alone. As a result of this difficulty, we must ensure we are self-aware, utilizing support and supervision, and ensuring our compliance with the code of ethics is intact. In this training, we will look deeply at the self of the social work along with all of its applications. This training will discuss the uses of self and strategies for building safety to preserve and value that sense of self as professionals.     Bio: Charles “Chaz” Franke, LCSW, is an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work and is a therapist and clinical supervisor for Light Source, a small group practice in Belleville, Illinois,  

He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from McKendree University and a Master of Social Work degree from SLU. Franke has been practicing therapy full time since 2007. Since beginning his career as a therapist, he has worked with trauma and its long-reaching effects. This work has included extensive work with all ages and all walks of life. He specializes in self-compassion and integrating Eastern thought and philosophy into the therapeutic process. Chaz provides both clinical and reflective supervision to clinicians across many settings to help further their ability to find their voice in the field and maintain engagement in their work.   

Time: 1-4 p.m.    Modality: Zoom    Presenter: Monica Matthieu, Ph.D., LCSW

• Assess the types of lethal means and best practice approaches to mitigating risk.  
• Describe the elements of a patient-centered approach to promoting safety behaviors. 
• Practice talking to clients about the safe storage of lethal means such as firearms and poisons.  

Course Description: Lethal means are objects that may be used by individuals experiencing a suicidal crisis. They include things like guns, medications, alcohol, opioids, other substances, ropes, cords or sharp objects. If an individual is in crisis or is having suicidal thoughts, these items can become deadly if easily accessible. Increasing the time and distance between a person in suicidal crisis and their access to lethal means can reduce suicide risk and save lives. This session will provide an overview of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Keep It Secure program, which promotes awareness about the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Attendees will also learn and practice skills for lethal means safety counseling (LMSC) a patient-centered approach to promoting safety behaviors by aligning evidence-based recommendations with patients’ preferences and values.     Bio: Monica M. Matthieu Ph.D., LCSW is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University and is a research social worker for the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).      Matthieu is engaged in research and program evaluation related to VA’s national suicide prevention program, implementation of trauma treatment in the VA, and improving assessment, intervention, and referral to treatment for individuals at risk for suicide in social service and health care settings in the St. Louis metro area. 

Time: 9 a.m.-noon Modality: Zoom  Presenter: Kenya Brumfield-Young, M.L.S., M.S.C.J. and Heather Lewis, M.S.W., Ed.S., BCBA

• Understand the concepts of multi-partiality as it pertains to group dynamics.
• Understand the multi-levels of topical analysis as it pertains to group dynamics.
• Understand and articulate the importance of intention versus impact as it pertains to group dynamics.
• Applying LARA during difficult conversations to help people better understand one another’s position on issues.

Course Description:  One often encounters challenging conversations in classrooms and other workspaces, particularly following high-profile events that spark emotion and intense public reaction. This course focuses on approaching and facilitating conversations with students and other groups related to these events, providing approaches for effectively facilitating them.  

Participants will gain insights into fundamental facilitation strategies such as identifying group dynamics, employing multi-partiality, and utilizing LARA to help navigate these conversations. This knowledge will help participants gain confidence in navigating tough conversations and situations.    Bio: Kenya Brumfield-Young, M.L.S., M.S.C.J. is an assistant professor and the internship coordinator for the criminology/criminal justice program within the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University.     Bio: Heather Lewis, M.S.W., Ed.S., BCBA serves a dual role as the assistant director of field education for students pursuing their M.S.W. or M.S. A.B.A. degrees as well as clinical faculty in the applied behavior analysis program at Saint Louis University. She is a social worker and licensed behavior analyst, consulting in school, home, and clinic-based settings for over 20 years.     Heather develops and supervises behaviorally based programs, with a particular interest in supervision and training of future practitioners. She presents in local and national workshops and conferences covering issues common in the fields of behavior analysis and social work, including supervision and mentorship.   

Time: 1-4 p.m.    Modality: Zoom    Presenter: Maria Morrison, Ph.D., LCSW 

• Articulate the role of trauma in the lives of justice-involved individuals.
• Describe what a trauma-informed approach involves and how it improves health and safety outcomes.
• List and assess specific trauma-informed strategies for working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system. 

Course Description: The criminal justice system touches the lives of millions of Americans, particularly those we work with as social workers. This workshop will present current research findings on the alarmingly high rates of chronic traumatic exposures experienced across the life course by those involved in the criminal justice system and explore why these matter to intervention with this population. It will then discuss the value of a trauma-informed approach and offer specific strategies to use with this population in a range of settings.    Bio: Maria Morrison, Ph.D., LCSW, recently joined the faculty of SLU’s School of Social Work as an assistant professor after 20 years of social work practice.      Morrison is also a senior social worker at the Equal Justice Initiative, a non-profit human rights organization providing legal services to individuals who have been unjustly sentenced and challenging racial and economic injustice. The focus of both her practice and research is on the trauma of individuals who experience incarceration. 

Time: 9 a.m.-noon   Modality: in person   Presenter: Craig Miner, LPC

• Identify and interpret an individual’s level of readiness for change.
• Articulate best practice interventions based on an individual’s stage of change and level of readiness for change.
• Design stage-based intervention-driven treatment plans. 

Course Description: This learning opportunity will provide a foundation of knowledge on which the clinician can align treatment intervention with an individual’s level of readiness for change. Participants will be moved from simply defining the stage of change to clinically utilizing this common model to develop treatment plans with stage-based, best-practice interventions. While didactic in nature, time will be spent integrating discussion around application throughout with targeted experiential activities for skill-building.    Bio: Craig S. Miner is a licensed professional counselor, a Certified Reciprocal Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor, a Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional - Diplomate and a Medication Awareness Recovery Specialist in Missouri.      He has 30-plus years’ experience in the behavioral health field working with substance use and co-occurring disorder populations. Craig currently serves as the adult outpatient program manager at Places for People. In addition, he works as an adjunct professor at Saint Louis University, teaching courses in substance use disorder interventions and motivational interviewing. His true passion is to move Science to Service while assisting colleagues to become more comfortable and confident utilizing best- and evidence-based practices to help those we serve to achieve recovery and their meaningful “happy” life goals. 

Time: 1-4 p.m. Modality: in person Presenter: Cassie E. Brown, LCSW

• Describe the underlying theory and principles of motivational interviewing.
• Learn and integrate the basic skill set needed to practice MI with good fidelity.
• Analyze clinical scenarios to discern the appropriate application of MI theory, techniques, and skills. 

Course Description: Motivational interviewing is an intervention that has efficacy in a broad range of settings, including integrated behavioral health, substance use disorders treatment, and many stages of psychotherapy. This continuing education opportunity moves participants from no knowledge of motivational interviewing to an insightful grasp of the underlying theory of this evidence-based intervention. Participants will learn basic skills, apply them in scenarios, and even apply open-source tools to identify key markers of fidelity of this intervention.    Bio: Cassie E. Brown, LCSW, is the executive director of NASW-MO.     Cassie’s career in mental health includes in-home therapy with children and families, working at a public psychiatric hospital with adults with mental illness and substance use, and outpatient therapy at a substance use disorders clinic. Her social work has included adjunct teaching, program development, and evaluation. She has provided continuing education for over a decade on topics including self-care, compassion fatigue, supervision, LGBTQ+ clients, substance use disorders, and the stigma of mental illness. Her work with NASW-MO finds her advocating passionately for social work and those the calling serves.  

Registration Notes

Each event is either planned for Zoom or in person at Il Monastero. We reserve the right to change a scheduled in-person session to Zoom due to public health concerns and SLU events mandates. In-person sessions are not offered on Zoom or recorded. We will follow masking and social distancing as indicated for in-person sessions.

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SLU is a registered social work continuing education sponsor in Missouri and Illinois, license number 159.000573.

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Continuing Professional Development

Go here for a list of NASW-CO Approved Continuing Education Opportunities.

Below is information on the DORA Continued Professional Development requirement of licensure.  Please read through all information here carefully and thoroughly.   You are strongly encouraged to follow the DORA links to review important information on DORA's website on the CPD program . In addition, you should also review the webpage for specific info on  HPPP , which is an additional requirement of licensure.

The Chapter offers a CPD Tracking Workbook available on the  My Member Benefits  section of this website.

DORA CPD Website

DORA Social Work Continuing Professional Competency  - Offers a variety of information including a Resources section that provides info on the Learning Plan , Deem Status , and links to the  CPC Program Manual  and the Chart of accepted Professional Development Activities for Social Workers .

Licensees should complete a Professional Practice Rubric and Self-Assessment , a Learning Plan , and document CPD hours. You are required to keep these items in your personal files electronically or on paper.   For more info go here.

Highlights of the CPD Program:

• It is tied to licensure and applies to LCSWs and LSWs 
• It is overseen by DORA 
• The model has three main components: reflective practice, developing a learning plan, and completing professional development activities
• It requires 40 professional development hours be earned every 2 years. It does not require pre-approval for CEs or other activities by the DORA Board or NASW
• However, these activities count only to the degree there is new, professional-level learning 
• Documentation is kept by the licensee and is not sent to DORA unless specifically requested; by statute there will be an audit of 5% of licensees 
• Licensees who are not currently practicing in the state but who want to keep a license may put it on "Inactive Status" and will NOT need to fulfill CPD requirements while Inactive.  See details .
• First-time licensees have the required CPD hours prorated.  The prorated formula is 1.66 PDHs for every month a license is held until the cycle ends.  If the license is held for any part of a month, count the month in the formula.  First time licensees includes new LSWs and those who transferred their LCSW from another state at some point in the middle of the 2-year license cycle.  This formula is also used when a license is reinstated.

Overview of the CPD Program

The following is an overview of the DORA Continuing Professional Development program and requirements. This is not a complete review of all aspects of the program, so please be sure to attend a Chapter informational session or read the rules and resources on the DORA website.

The DORA CPD program technically went into effect by law on January 1st, 2011.  However, not all aspects of the program applied on that date, because the requirement is tied to licensure renewal which occurs every two years. The first “deadline” was at the August 2011 license renewal when licensees were required to comply with only the first two aspects of the program (reflective practice and learning plan).  It was the 2011-2013 license cycle that licensees first complied with the third aspect of the program to complete professional development activities/hours. Thereafter “deadlines” will occur every two years when you renew your license.

Introduction

The Continued Competency requirement is tied to licensure and applies to LCSWs and LSWs (as well as other licensed mental health professionals). The program is overseen by DORA and managed through a software program accessed via a DORA portal on the internet. Licensees will access the DORA portal and sign in to their account with a password.

The DORA program does not require only CEC/CEU, nor does it require pre-approval of any kind by DORA.  CEC/CEU coursework certainly may count toward PHDs earned, but is not required for coursework to count toward PDHs.  DORA will not require you to send documentation of PDHs earned upon license renewal. Documentation is kept by the licensee and not sent to DORA unless specifically requested. Such requests by DORA are by audit or because of a lapsed license or grievance.

The Continuing Competency model has three main components: reflective practice, developing a learning plan, and completing professional development activities.

Continuing Professional Competence (CPC) – is the ongoing ability of a licensee to learn, integrate and apply the knowledge, skill and judgment to practice according to generally accepted industry standards and professional ethical standards in a designated role and setting.

Continuing Professional Development Portfolio (Portfolio) – will be an online instructional guide available on the DORA website. It is a comprehensive reference tool that provides many examples and in depth information about all aspects of the program. You may want to think of it as a resource to pick and choose what and when you find it helpful.

Professional Development Hours (PDH) – are clock hours of learning activities. Forty (40) PDH’s are required every two years in order to renew your license. A maximum of twenty (20) PDH’s may be credited in a single professional development activity. If you completed more than 40 PDH’s during a renewal cycle, you may carry over to the next renewal cycle a maximum of 5 PDH’s earned within 6 months of license expiration.

Professional Development Activities (PDA) – provide new knowledge, skills or attitudes and sharpen or expand existing skills. There are a variety of activities allowed: volunteer service, consultation, supervision, presenting, coursework (workshops, conferences, online classes, etc), publication, and independent learning. DORA does not require pre-approval or CEC approval for these activities, though documentation is required.

Reflective Practice – involves evaluating your professional skill and aspirations to identify new learning opportunities. The DORA program provides two on-line tools to assist in reflective practice, the Professional Practice Rubric (Rubric) and the Practice Description worksheet. The Rubric identifies seven competency dimensions that are common to all social work practice settings. The Rubric must be submitted on line to DORA to renew your license.

Personal Learning Plan (Learning Plan) – is an online document to outline and record your professional learning activities (PDAs) for each two-year license renewal cycle. The plan may be modified on-line any time throughout the two year cycle up until the set renewal deadline date. DORA will not audit, evaluate or review the content of your PDAs. The Learning Plan must be submitted on line to DORA to renew your license.

Documentation of PDH – You will need to retain records to document the PDH’s accrued. The type of documentation required is explained in the Portfolio. Documentation must be retained for 5 years and may be audited by DORA during this time. Documentation should not be sent to DORA unless specifically requested.

Deem Status – Some licensees working in certain settings may be deemed to have met the requirements of this program and in effect be exempted from completing additional PDAs. To be eligible you must work for a State agency or contractor that has a CPC program that meets DORA requirements. Licensees are still subject to a DORA audit. It is strongly recommending that licensees keep their own documentation in case they leave the agency or an agency changes status with the State.

History & Background - Continued Competence

For more than 10 years, the Chapter has been working to include a continuing education component in our licensure statute.   The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and the Governor’s office historically had been opposed to continuing education, citing studies that indicate continuing education does not contribute to public protection, DORA’s primary function. In 2008, however, Governor Ritter asked DORA to consider a competency model that would address learning goals for all professions regulated by DORA. DORA approached the Chapter, and the other licensed mental health professionals, and asked if we would agree to submit a bill for a continuing competency requirement.  We agreed, as did LPCs, LMFTs and CACs.

The Chapter’s Legislative Committee and the Practice Standards Committee, University of Denver GSSW, and the Clinical Society, along with DORA began working together to draft a bill that was introduced in the state legislature in January 2009. Anne McGihon in the House and Betty Boyd in the Senate sponsored the bill - House Bill 1086. It required the above-mentioned professionals “to maintain continuing professional competency in order to obtain renewal or reinstatement of a license or certificate to practice their respective profession in Colorado.” The statute mandates that the Social Work Board of Examiners at DORA adopt rules that would contain the following elements.

During the summer of 2010, representatives from the Chapter participated in a Stakeholders Group at DORA that designed specifics of the social work Continuing Competency program.  These program specifics were approved by the DORA Social Work Board in a rule making hearing in November 2010. 

HB 1086 was signed into law on June 4, 2009 by Governor Ritter.

In attendance at the bill signing by Gov. Ritter are the bill sponsors, Rep.  Gwyn Greene and Sen. Betty Boyd,  and NASWCO (then) Executive Director, Renee Rivera, and (then) Legislative Chair, Jean Greenberg.

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Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development

For almost 50 years, the School of Social Work has been providing continuing education seminars and post-master's certificate programs for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and other human service professionals. Our programs allow human service professionals to maintain their skills and earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for licensure.  

Instructors are experts in their fields and the topics they address are current and relevant to practice today. Participant feedback is important to us and every program is evaluated.

We are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and approved by the Connecticut Dept. of Public Health to provide CECs. Programming is offered throughout the year. Check out our schedule and register today.

In-person seminars: Building and room locations will be included in an email confirmation upon registration.

Parking in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage (100 Columbus Blvd) is included in your registration fee for in-person seminars. Driving directions and parking instructions will also be included in your confirmation email once your registration is complete. Directions to the CT Convention Center Garage .

Webinars use the WebEx platform.  We recommend downloading the WebEx app for the best viewing experience: WebEx Downloads .

Continuing Education Trainings

Social Work Practice Fellows Certificate Program in Supervision

October 2023 - March 2024

All sessions will be virtual..

A Professional Development Program for Social Work Supervisors of Direct Practice Across the Life Course

Enrollment limited to 25.

There is a critical need for enhanced continuing education for social work supervisors. Social workers are often thrust into supervisory roles without the skills, knowledge, or support they need to succeed. This premier 36-hour certificate program features an advanced curriculum with a focus on some of the most complex issues that challenge MSW supervisors. Modules are taught by experienced, practice-based instructors.  The Social Work Practice Fellows (SWPF) program will provide interactive presentations, engaging conversations, and small group discussions with colleagues and instructors. UConn is one of three sites of a multi-university initiative which includes Adelphi University School of Social Work and Syracuse University School of Social Work. The SWPF offers much-needed peer support and networking opportunities. Now in Year five, each new cohort of graduates becomes part of a growing professional network of alumni with whom they can connect for mutual support​.

The program is intended for social workers employed in a wide range of community agencies. You must be currently supervising social work staff (not only students). Participants will need a computer or tablet with a reliable webcam, microphone, speakers, and internet connection.  The 12 virtual sessions (3 hours each) will cover the content areas listed below. Completion of all 12 sessions is required to receive a certificate and earn CECs.

36 CECs:  Satisfies the cultural competency requirement for Connecticut social work licensing.

Eligibility and Requirements -  The participants selected for the program must be:

• MSW-level social workers
• Currently supervising social service workers (supervisees can include any number of MSWs, BSWs, or other social service staff)

Expectations for Successful Completion

• Attend all 36 training hours (Our Attendance Policy details the procedure if a session is missed due to an emergency)
• Complete pre- and post-program self-assessments of supervisory practices
• Participate in activities and discussions
• For CECs, full attendance is required; CECs are not prorated
• Certificates of completion will be issued at the end of the program to those who complete all program hours

Application :   Social work supervisors must apply for acceptance into the program. We will strive to bring together a diverse group of participants. Apply early . Payment is not due until you have received your acceptance email. Based on the volume of applications, acceptance decisions will be made every 2-3 weeks until the program is full. Enrollment limited to 25.

Attendance Policy:   We understand that unexpected circumstances arise and attendance at a session may not be possible. In this situation, you should immediately email [email protected] . Participants can miss up to 6 hours of the program.  To receive credit for the missed class, you must complete a make-up assignment associated with the session.  Make-up assignments need to be completed within two (2) weeks of the missed session.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing at [email protected] . Refunds will be processed if written notice of cancellation is received 2 weeks prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be issued after this date. There are no partial refunds.

Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

The UConn School of Social Work is approved by the CT Department of Public Health to provide continuing education credits for social workers (LCSW and LMSW).  As an accredited University, many of our programs meet the licensure criteria for other behavioral health professionals, including those listed below. We recommend checking with your licensing organization to verify that they will accept UConn SSW continuing education credits.

• Professional Counselors
• Marriage and Family Therapists
• Psychologists

Certificates of Completion are emailed within four (4) business days of each program to participants who have attended all scheduled program hours and whose registration fees are paid. Certificates indicate the number of continuing education credits (CECs) granted as specified in each program description. CECs will not be prorated.

Connecticut Social Work Licensure: Social Workers must complete one (1) contact hour of training or education in each registration period on the topic of cultural competency. Programs that satisfy this requirement will be noted in the descriptions.

Licensed social workers (and certain other licensed professionals) are required to attain two (2) hours of continuing education on veterans and families of veterans every six years.  Training must cover the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression and grief, and (C) suicide prevention training. Programs that satisfy this requirement will be noted in the descriptions.

For questions about Connecticut social work licensure, contact the CT Department of Public Health .

Accreditation: UConn School of Social work is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The University of Connecticut is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Campaign School for Social Workers

The Campaign School for Social Workers is for anyone who wants to be more politically active as a candidate, staff, volunteer, and/or advocate for social change. Attendees learn from political social workers and national experts why they belong in politics. Taught through the lens of the social work profession’s values and Code of Ethics, this powerful workshop addresses central issues including race, identity, and ethics. This program is approved for 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs).

Visit the Campaign School website for more information.

Fees, Payments, Cancellations and Substitutions

Fees and Payments: Please refer to individual program descriptions for fee information. Payment may be made online by credit card. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. If you are using an agency purchase order, please contact [email protected] for instructions.

Your registration is complete when payment is received by the UConn School of Social Work.  You will receive a confirmation by email. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the UConn SSW Center for  Continuing Education and Professional Development office: [email protected] .

Cancellations and Substitutions:

If you are unable to attend the program for which you are registered, please  email our office to cancel your registration. Please note:

• If space is available, we will gladly transfer your registration to another program.
• Substitutions: another staff person from your agency may attend in your place.

Refund Policy: A refund will be processed if the cancellation is received by  email  48 hours prior to the start of a program. There are no partial refunds.   

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Do you have a suggestion for a webinar topic? Do you have expertise in a particular area and are interested in submitting a brief continuing education proposal for consideration? We welcome your suggestions.

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Here's what makes our program unique:

• We are committed to anti-racist education.  We have a strong focus on diversifying the content we offer in our courses, and we seek out trainers with traditionally marginalized backgrounds and lived experiences to teach our programs. The School of Social work has an overall  commitment to anti-racist work  and in this department we have translated this into a promise that every course you take with us will discuss topics of intersectionality, racism, diversity, oppression, and/or privilege.
• We believe that adult education should be convenient. Do you like to take courses virtually from your home or office with a live trainer? Is an in-person class more your style so that you can practice skills and talk to your peers? Or, would you rather fit your professional education in on evenings and weekends during your free time and on your own schedule? No matter what your preference or learning style is, we have you covered with a diverse array of course delivery options.
• We promise to provide high quality training experiences.  Regardless if you're joining us online, in person, or via our on-demand training options, we guarantee that our programs will be top notch and provide the consistent, high-quality educational experience that you're used to from the University of Pittsburgh.
• We are mindful of cost.  We know that the cost of professional education can sometimes be a barrier to helping professionals (who are oftentimes under-compensated in their careers when compared to the value that they bring to society). We are very mindful of this and do our best to ensure that our programs are priced fairly for our training attendees. We also make it a priority to compensate our licensed trainers fairly for their training development preparation, time delivering the training, and their intellectual property. Balancing these two factors is important to us.
• We see continuing education as an investment in your future. Let's face it - most times folks aren't thrilled that they have to take continuing education courses. It can sometimes feel like a chore or another thing to cross off a to-do list. Our goal is to give you educational options that will energize your mind, make you excited about social work again, and advance your professional knowledge and skills. We even offer CE Intensives and Digital Badges  that allow you to take all or most of your CE hours in one subject area in order to take a deep dive into a new area of practice. Use those required hours wisely!

Professional & Continuing Education Updates

News and Updates

NEW! 25 hour CE Intensive course released,  Understanding Systemic Racism and Healing Racial Trauma

NEW!  Check out our newly released CE Intensives and Digital Badging Programs  and use those 30 hours to your advantage!

Peruse our collection of over 40  self-paced On Demand CE Courses  to earn CE hours on your schedule.

PA's current licensure cycle is  March 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025

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The Social Work Code of Ethics requires continuing education as part of lifelong professional development for social workers. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Council on Social Work Education—which accredits the School of Social Work—both prioritize continuing education. The University of Pittsburgh and its School of Social Work has also made continuing education a strategic priority. To learn more about social work licensing and biennial continuing education requirements, visit the Pennsylvania Board of Examiners website. This site and the CE program office will help guide you in your social work professional development.

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Continuing Education

UNC School of Social Work’s continuing education (CE) programs are committed to providing best practices that are therapeutic, anti-oppressive, intersectional, and centered on self-determination.

These programs provide CE credit for social workers and professionals in related fields. We also encourage participation by students and community members who are interested in promoting mental health and wellbeing, reducing disparities, and contributing to social justice and healing.

Our School also hosts non-CE presentations by guest speakers, student-led programs, and other opportunities to learn about pressing social issues and strategies for advocacy, activism, and allyship.

You’ll find more information about specific programs and events on separate pages within our website.

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The Office of Continuing Education is committed to becoming the leader and expert in providing lifelong education to social work professionals and creating a interdisciplinary community of extraordinary advocates, clinicians, and community organizers.

Ready to explore new avenues or advance your current career? Our continuing education programs offer many opportunities to develop new skills, gain greater knowledge, and move your career forward. Our instructors include the best minds in our community, state, and nation, and trainings cover the topics most important to you.

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Scheduled Live Trainings

Trauma-Informed Care (6 CE)

May 3, 2024 @ 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)

May 14, 2024 @ 1 - 4:15 p.m. ET

Navigating the Vaping Epidemic: Understanding the Impact on Children and Adults (3 CE)

May 16, 2024 @ 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ET

Licensure Review for Social Workers

May 17, 2024 @ 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. ET

2024 ADAMH Cultural Responsiveness Series: Virtual 3-hour Session

June 5, 2024 @ Exact time TBD

Self-paced Trainings

Centering collective trauma care and healing, centering collective trauma care & healing (non-ceu), homicidal youth, technology-based care, intergenerational programs: evidence in practice, addiction 101-fundamentals of addiction, social work supervision, motivational interviewing: conversations about change, ethics of working with veterans and service members as a vulnerable population, recovery and relapse prevention, understanding and implementing the dsm-5, the brain science of addiction, public health ethics: understanding and evaluating bias in public health initiatives, military 101: understanding military culture, accreditation.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: RCST111747), is an approved* provider for The State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist (CSWMFT) Board. *All courses hosted by CSWCE are approved for this Board unless the course description states otherwise.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: 50-24068), is an approved* provider for
The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (OCDP) Board. *Courses that have been approved for this Board will note the appropriate content areas in the course description.

The Ohio State University College of Social Work, (Provider: 1628), is approved* to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 4/30/22-4/30/25.

*Courses that have been approved for this Board will have the above statement listed in the course description.

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We are excited to now offer Social Work Continuing Education Hours for the Combat Veterans Certificate . Designed for people interested in working with veterans who have been exposed to trauma of war or military conflict. This online Certificate Program features a three-course series. Open to human service professionals (minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human service field). This certificate program has a short application process. Apply Here  

With the social justice and positive change mission of our School as a guide, MSU Social Work Continuing Education Program provides relevant and accessible professional development and training.

In addition to our professional development and required social work continuing education courses, we also offer post-graduate certificate programming. Visit our Eventbrite to see a full list of courses, course descriptions and registration information.

• The Trauma Informed Care Certificate is designed to help human service professionals learn techniques to improve their work with children, adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma.
• Our School Social Work Competency Series is available for those interested in advancing their knowledge in social work intervention in educational settings, assessment, and integration of psychological and educational testing and intervention with children with special needs in educational settings. The Competency Series is designed to meet specific educational requirements set forth by the State of Michigan Department of Education.
• New to our program is the Racial Justice and Liberatory Practice Series which explores the historical and modern-day context of racism, white supremacy, and oppression from a systemic and interpersonal perspective. The series is designed to provide generalist frameworks and skills that contribute to racial justice and liberatory practice.

Please contact us with your questions, accommodation requests, or concerns at [email protected] or call 517-353-3060.

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Michigan State University School of Social Work, an accredited social work education program, is authorized by the Michigan Licensure Law Administrative Rule 338.2965 to award Michigan social work continuing education contact hours. We are also an approved Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative Provider (provider #0001) for all programs through August 2024, renewed annually.

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