Several professionals have questions about the license renewal process, especially surrounding the continuing education requirements. This article will focus on one of those questions: “Where do I find the continuing education requirements for my license?” This question seems basic, yet the most crucial to which to know the answer. The answer to this question will explained in this article, focusing on those that are licensed Social Workers.

If you have been licensed as a Social Worker for any length of time you most likely already know the answer to this question. Changes in the requirements are not common. However, what if there has been a change? Or, what if this is your first renewal and you don’t know the requirements? Navigating to find the answer can be daunting, if you are not sure where to start. Once you know where to look, you will find it quite simple keeping alert of any changes that may occur.

Your starting point should be your state licensing board’s official website. As an example, if you are a Social Worker licensed in Oregon, you will want to go to the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers home page (found at http://www.oregon.gov/BLSW/index.shtml). There is very little that can not be found online these days. This even pertains to information provided by your state licensing board. Your licensing board will present an exuberant amount of information on their website. Your internet browser has a bookmar feature that would be wise to use with your licensing board’s website.

After getting to the licensing board’s home page, you should look for a link titled something to the effect of “Rules and Regulations”. The link you are looking for will usually be among a list of links located on the right side or left side of the page. This link will either take you directly to the “Rules and Regulations” document, or to a new page within the Board’s website that contains yet another link to the actual document. The second scenario applies to Social Workers in Oregon. And the link is titled “Laws and Rules”.

After getting to the rules document you will need to find the CE section titled “Continuing Education” or “Continuing Education Requirements”. The title of this section for those in Oregon is “Continuing Education Reporting Requirements”. In this part of the rules document you will find the answer to the question in the beginning of this article. In spite of how much you have gone through this process, it is wise to view this document to make sure you are staying current with any possible changes in your CE rules. You don’t want to face any possible fines or a lapse in your license because you were not aware of the changes to your State Board’s rules.

If you are seeking an approved online CE provider to fulfill you CE requirements, go to Aspira Continuing Education at http://www.aspirace.com. Aspira CE has a user-friendly website with excellent prices. Aspira is a leader in online CE for Social Workers. Aspira CE’s customer service is above the rest you’ll find. Let Aspira help you fulfill your online CEUs for Social Workers.

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