Continuing Education Information
for License Holders and CE Providers

 

Notice: NEW CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS! All licensees must submit 30 contact hours of continuing education earned in the current licensure period of January 1, 2012 thru November 15, 2013. AT LEAST 2 of the 30 contact hours MUST CONCERN SOCIAL WORK ETHICS. NO MORE THAN 10 CONTACT HOURS may be completed by SELF-STUDY OR DISTANCE LEARNING methods! Persons obtaining their initial license after January 1, 2013 are required to submit 15 contact hours. If initial licensure is obtained after July 1, 2013, there is no contact hours requirement, for this current licensing period only!

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.

License Holder's Request for Program Approval

Fee: Non-approved Continuing Education $10.00

  • Continuing Education Guidelines
  • Approval Instructions - Important
  • $10 Form - Individual License Holder's Application For Program Approval
  • DO NOT SUBMIT THE $10 FORM and $10 FEE if the program you completed is approved by either NASW or ASWB.  A copy of your completion certificate and proof of approval by either organization is all that is required to be submitted.
  • ACADEMIC COURSEWORK - To submit a request for approval of your academic coursework, submit the $10 Form and $10 fee along with a copy (unofficial is acceptable) of your transcript showing the final grade(s).  1 semester hour = 15 contact hours;  1 quarter hour = 10 contact hours.

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

All trainings are provided by the UND Conflict Resolution Center.  Contact them at 701-777-3664.

  1. March 2, 2012 “Advanced Training for Executives in Conflict Management”  8:30-4:30 daily    $100 Early Bird by February 15, 2012  OR  $125/day, group rates available     REAC, UND Campus

  2. March 14 & 15, 2012  " Mediation Refresher Training: Domestic Violence and Ethics"    8:30-4:30 daily    $200 Early Bird by February 22, 2012  OR  $125 for the day     Memorial Room Union, UND Campus      
    1. *** PLEASE NOTE: This training was originally scheduled for March 7 & 8 as "Advanced Mediation Skills: Domestic Violence and Ethics"  
  1. March 29 & 30, 2012  "Developing Emotional Intelligence “Reaching your Highest Potential”   8:30-4:30 daily    $200 Early Bird by March 15, 2012  OR  $250 for both days, group rates available         Memorial Room Union, UND Campus      
  1. April 20, 2012   “Negotiations Skills for Women”  8:30-4:30   $100 Early Bird by April 2, 2012  OR  $125/day     Skalicky, UND Campus
  1. June 20 & 21, 2012  “Two-Day Organizational Conflict Management”   8:30-4:30 daily  $200 Early Bird by May 20, 2012  OR  $250 for both days, group rates available     Skalicky, UND Campus 

  2. September 24-28  “St Cloud Family Mediation Seminar”  8:00-5:00 daily  $750 Early Bird by September 3, 2012 or $875.00/week    Homewood Suites, St. Cloud, MN
  1. November 7 & 8, 2012  “Advanced Skills Training”   8:30-4:30 daily   $125/day or $200 for both days   Register by November 1, 2012   State Capitol Building Pioneer Room, Bismarck, ND

 

 

11th Annual ND Indian Child Welfare & Wellness Conference
provided by the Native American Training Institute
on February 1-3, 2012
at the Best Western Seven Seas in Mandan, ND.
Contact Sandra Bercier at 701-255-6374.
17.5 contact hours.

 

"21st Annual Statewide Housing Conference, "Smarter, Safer, Stronger"
provided by the ND Housing Finance Agency
on February 8-9, 2012
at Best Western Ramkota Hotel, Bismarck, ND.
Contact Sarah Mudder @ 701-328-8056.
7 contact hours.

 

The Adolescent Brain and High Risk Behaviors
provided by the Minot State University Student Social Work Organization
on February 15, 2012
at the Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Minot State University.
Contact Dionne Spooner at dionne.l.spooner@my.minotstateu.edu.
6.5 contact hours.

 

Mind Matters 2012 – Brain Injury Conference
provided by the Head Injury Association of ND, UND School of Medicine, and ND Department of Human Services
on March 7-8, 2012
at the Radisson Hotel, Bismarck, ND. 
Contact Richard Ott @ 701-255-2120. 
14.5 contact hours.

 

Through the Eyes of a Child
provided by ND Family Based Association
on March 28-30, 2012
at the Holiday Inn, Fargo, ND.
Contact Marcia Peterson @ 701-328-8971.
13.5 contact hours.

 

 

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