Continuing Education Information
for License Holders and CE Providers

You have come to the right place for all of your continuing education needs if you are a license holder in need of CEUs or a Continuing Education Provider.  Here you will find all forms, guidelines, FAQs and upcoming continuing education opportunities.  Should you have any questions regarding continuing education email the board.

Notice: Beginning January 1, 2008 and ending November 15, 2009. All licenses must now submit 30 contact hours of continuing education for the two year license period. Persons obtaining their initial license after January 1, 2009 are required to submit 15 hours. If initial license is obtained after July 1, 2009, there is no hour requirement, for this current licensing period only!

 Notice - To ensure you have met the continuing education requirement for the upcoming licensure renewal, please plan ahead and seek pre-approval of continuing education programs NOT provided by NDBSWE approved providers! To request pre-approval, submit a written request for pre-approval along with a copy of the program description and agenda to the Board office. You will be notified in writing whether or not the program is approved. If the program is approved, you must submit an "Individual License holder's Application for Program Approval", the $10.00 processing fee, a copy of the approval letter, and a copy of the completion certificate to the Board office in order to receive credit.

Notice - As of March 1, 2002 all continuing education programs endorsed by either ASWB or NASW are approved by NDBSWE. To receive credit, you must submit a certificate of completion which contains your name, program title, hours earned, and the ASWB or NASW endorsement.

License Holder's Request for Program Approval

Fee: Non-approved Continuing Education $10.00

Approved Provider Status

Fee: Approved Provider of Continuing Education $100.00/year

NOTICE: All NDBSWE approved providers of continuing education must submit a typed list of social workers eligible for C.E. credits. The typed list must contain the following and will be returned if not complete or typed:

  • Name of Program

  • Provider/Program number

  • Date of Program

  • Number of Contact Hours earned

  • Attendee's names

  • Attendee's license numbers

  • Purchase list of ND Licensed Social Workers: A list of ND licensed social workers may be purchased for continuing education purposes only! To order, submit the Request Form or a written request including reason for request and information order (alpha, zip, etc) and format (mailing labels, paper list, disk) desired along with a check or money order in the amount of $100.00. Check made payable to NDBSWE. Lists are processed within two weeks of date request received

Approved Program Status

Fee: Approved Program $25.00/program

  • Purchase list of ND Licensed Social Workers: A list of ND licensed social workers may be purchased for continuing education purposes only! To order, submit a written request including information order (alpha, zip, etc) and format (mailing labels, paper list, disk) desired along with a check or money order in the amount of $100.00. Check made payable to NDBSWE. Lists are processed within two weeks of date request received.

Continuing Education Opportunities for Social Workers

Continuing Education Calendar

 

Dealing with Children Today: Discipline, Bullying, and Emotions
6 hours
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
8:00am-3:30pm
NDSU-Festival Concert Hall
Cost: $49 (includes lunch)
More info http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/dce/html/workshops.htm or call 231-7015

Quality of Care and Federal Compliance in Long Term Care – 3 contact hours
Provided by Ascend Management Innovations on the following dates and locations:
6/23/08 – Fargo, ND
6/24/08 – Grand Forks, ND
6/26/08 – Minot, ND
6/27/08 – Bismarck, ND
Contact Jennifer Burns @ 877-431-1388

Introduction to Art Therapy - 5 contact hours
Provided by MSUM
June 24, 2008 in King Hall MSU Moorhead
Contact: Continuing Studies for mor information 218-477-5862 or see www.mnstate.edu/continue

Family Mediation Seminar on the Lake
Learn the skills for Family Mediation and learn to handle stressffil family conflicts between parents, children, family members, family businesses, etc.
Provided by Conflict Resolution Center
July 21-25, 2008 — Hampton Inn, Bemidji, Minnesota
Contact: 701-777-3664 or conflictresolution@und.edu
Web: conflictresolution.und.edu

Fundamentals of Supervision II - 6 contact hours
provided by M.V.Deisz Consulting
July 22, 2008 in Dickinson, ND
Contact information: Contact M.V.Deisz Consulting @ 1-800-242-2277

Fundamentals of Supervision I - 6 contact hours
provided by M.V.Deisz Consulting
July 23, 2008 in Williston, ND
Contact information: Contact M.V.Deisz Consulting @ 1-800-242-2277

Fundamentals of Supervision I - 6 contact hours
provided by M.V.Deisz Consulting
August 12, 2008 in Jamestown, ND
Contact information: Contact M.V.Deisz Consulting @ 1-800-242-2277

Dealing with Difficult Employess - 6 contact hours
provided by M.V.Deisz Consulting
August 13, 2008 in Devils Lake, ND
Contact information: Contact M.V.Deisz Consulting @ 1-800-242-2277

Communicating Partners - Building Social and Communicative Lives with Late Talking Children
Provided by the Anne Carlsen Center for Children
September 23-24, 2008 Grand Forks, ND
Contact information: Julie Hoeckle 1-800-568-5175 Ext. 151 or julie.hoeckle@annecenter.org

Lessons from Littleton and Virginia Tech: How Kids are Learning to Kill and Learning to Like It - 5.5 contact hours
Provided by Youth Intervention Programs Association
October 21, 2008 in Moorhead, MN
Contact Jessi Strinmoen @ 888-945-9472

Drugs, Music and the Internet: Understanding the Challenging Issues That Youth Face - 5.5 contact hours
Provided by Youth Intervention Programs Association
November 13, 2008 in Duluth, MN
Contact Jessi Strinmoen @ 888-945-9472

 

Continuing Education FAQ

Q:        How do I report my continuing education hours?

A:         For programs that are not pre-approved by the NDBSWE, a licensed social worker must fill out the Individual License Holders Application for Program Approval or $10 form. 

Q:        Can I request a waiver for my continuing education hours?

A:         Yes, however very few are granted.  All requests must be made in writing prior to the end of the renewal period.  The board will look at each request on a case by case situation.

Q:        Can a list of licensed social workers be purchased?

A:         Yes, the board will provide mailing labels or a list of licensed social workers upon written request and payment of $100.00 made payable and sent to: NDBSWE | Box 914 - 2900 E Broadway | Bismarck, ND 58502-0914

 Purchase list of ND Licensed Social Workers: A list of ND licensed social workers may be purchased for continuing education purposes only! To order, submit the Request Form or a written request including reason for request and information order (alpha, zip, etc) and format (mailing labels, paper list, disk) desired along with a check or money order in the amount of $100.00. Check made payable to NDBSWE. Lists are processed within two weeks of date request received