Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are crucial for social workers as they ensure the professionals remain updated with the latest knowledge, skills, and best practices in the f ield. The dynamic nature of social work, which addresses evolving societal issues and diverse client needs, demands ongoing learning to provide effective and ethical services. CEUs also help social workers stay informed about new regulations, theories, and techniques, which can enhance their competency and effectiveness. Additionally, completing CEUs is a New Jersey requirement for maintaining licensure, which underscores the commitment to professional growth and accountability in the social work profession.
This continuous learning ultimately benefits clients, organizations, and the broader community by fostering high standards of practice and service delivery. In New Jersey, social workers are required to renew their licenses every two years. This biennial renewal process involves completing the necessary continuing education units (CEUs), submitting a renewal application, and paying the associated fees. It's important for social workers to keep track of their renewal dates and CEU requirements to ensure they maintain their licensure without interruption.
New Jersey Requirements: All hours can be completed by home study (on-line) and/or at accredited conferences/seminars.
Certified Social Worker (CSW):
20 hours in total which must include
• 5 hours in ethics
• 3 hours in social and cultural competence
• 1 hour relating to prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion
Licensed Social Worker
(LSW): 30 hours in total which must include
• 5 hours in ethics
• 3 hours in social and cultural competence
• 1 hour relating to prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW):
40 hours in total w/ half (20 hours) related to clinical practice which also must include
• 5 hours in ethics
• 3 hours in social and cultural competence
• 1 hour relating to prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion
“Professional Development.” NASW, naswnj.socialworkers.org/Professional-Development/Continuing-Education. Njconsumeraffairs.Gov, www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/continuingeducation.aspx.
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