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Professional Development and Training
Social work is a dynamic profession, requiring you to stay current in the field, whether it’s applying the latest research, understanding a new regulation and its implications, maintaining your license or professional credential, or acquiring additional training to meet the needs of an aging population, for example.
Look to the following resources to:
• grow and manage your career
• maintain a practice of excellence
• better serve individuals, families, and communities.
Continuing Education Resource Center
The cornerstone of professional development is continuing your education. Increase your knowledge and skills by attending face-to-face continuing education programs, receive relevant and timely information about the clients and community you serve, or plan to complete an online course in the privacy of your home or office. All social workers need continuing education to enhance their career. Below are resources that provide you with the continuing education you need to enhance your professional skills:
- Continuing Education Portal
- Online Courses
- Risk Management Workshops
- NASW Lunchtime Series
Credentials and Certifications
NASW credentials and certifications provide recognition to those social workers who have met national standards for higher levels of specialized knowledge, skills, and experience. Credentials and certification enhance your state license and attest to your commitment to advanced social work practice.
Ethics and Best Practices
The NASW Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers. NASW. Our Code of Ethics addresses:
* Service * Dignity an worth * Importance of relationships * Integrity * Competence * Social justice