What CE’s are acceptable for credentials and specialty certifications?
CE’s submitted for specialty certifications must meet the core knowledge and skill areas for the respective certifications. In other words, continuing education programs must be related to the population and subject matter of the respective certifications. Please refer to the application for further information on a specific certification. Approved ethics programs are also required for the ACSW application and can be found on the NASW Web site at www.socialworkers.org/ce. Types of activities that qualify for continuing education credit: • Courses provided by colleges and universities. • NASW National or Chapter provided or approved trainings, workshops, and conferences. • Courses provided by groups and organizations certified to grant social work continuing education. • Workplace in-service trainings or workshops. • Home study programs that are approved by state social work licensing boards or educational entities. • 50% (10 hours) may be obtained through accredited Web-based courses,
