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
- 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.
Fee: Approved Provider of Continuing Education $100.00/year
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
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
Mental Health & Aging
Scholarship Deadline Extended to August 31, 2010
A scholarship that covers the registration fee for the Mental Health and Aging program has been extended to August 31, 2010. The scholarship is available to a limited number of long-term care professionals who work in North Dakota. Participants will need to register for the program by August 31 and will have one year for completion.
The Mental Health and Aging program offers 13 continuing education hours and is perfect for social workers, nurses, counselors and psychologists who work with aging clients.
This program is offered by NDSU Distance and Continuing Education and the Gerontology program in the College of Human Development and Education.
For more information about the program or to register please visit www.ndsu.edu/dce/noncreditactivity.
Sincerely,
Lisa McNamara
Distance and Continuing Education Associate Director
701.231-5376**Offering 25 fully online programs. Additional distance-based classes available for K-12 educators, CEU's, and professional enrichment.
NDSU Distance and Continuing Education
P.O. Box 6050, Dept. 2020, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
1.800.726.1724 ~ 701.231.7015
www.ndsu.edu/dce
Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-Related Nightmares
September 22 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1919 N University Dr. D104
Fargo, NDA seminar for Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Clergy and Therapists
Terrance W. Barrett, PhD. presents, Treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder-Related Nightmares, a seminar that will review the overall experience of PTSD as well as include topics such as:
- Introduce interaction of traumatic events, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks and nightmares.
- Discuss the impact of interrupted sleep patterns and unmanaged nightmares.
- Outline the nature of PDSD-related nightmares in contrast to general nightmares.
This workshop is 5.5 contact hours.
Registration Information
Register online or by mail on or before September 13, 2010
- Go to www.ndsu.edu/dce
- Click “Register & Pay Online”
- Click “Noncredit Activities”
- Click “Treating PTSD Related Nightmares”
Mail printable form with check (payable to NDSU) to:
Distance and Continuing Education- NDSU
Noncredit Programs
PO Box 6050 Dept 2020
Fargo, ND 58108
This Full House provided by Guardianship Association of ND
on Sept. 16 at Kelly Inn, Bismarck, ND
and on Sept. 23 at Best Western Doublewood Inn, Fargo, ND.
Contact Bill Kalanek @ 701-224-1815 ext. 3.
6.5 contact hours.
Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability
Celebrate Aging – Endless Possibilities
September 28 - 30, 2010
at Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo, ND
Contact MSUM Continuing Studies at 218-477-5862
or www.mnstate.edu/continue/ and click on conference name.
Grant Writing 201
provided by Dickinson State University Strom Center
on October 13, 2010
in Dickinson, ND.
Contact Ray Ann Kilen @ 701-483-2470.
Hours yet to be determined..
14th Annual "Geriatric Healthcare, Alzheimer's & Hospice Conference"
provided by St. Alexius Medical Center, Alzheimer's Association, ND Hospice Organization, and ND Long Term Care Association
on October 14-15, 2010
at the Ramkota Hotel, Bismarck, ND.
Contact 1-800-843-9628 for more information and registration.
Brochure
Understanding & Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Youth
provided by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- ND Chapter
on October 29, 2010
at Seven Seas Conference Center, Mandan, ND.
Contact Mary Weiler @ 701-219-4110.
6 contact hours.
UND Conflict Resolution Center 2010-2011 Mediation Seminar Offerings:
Title: Civil and Employment Mediation Seminar
Dates: November 1-5, 2010
Location: Saint Cloud, MN
Fee: $700 or $650 if registered before Sept 15th
To register: call 701-777-3664 or email conflict.resolution@und.eduTitle: Multi-Track Mediation Seminar: Civil and Employment Mediation OR Family Mediation
Dates: January 3-7, 2011
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Fee: $875 or call for early bird rates
To register: call 701-777-3664 or email conflict.resolution@und.eduTitle: Family Mediation Seminar
Dates: May 23-27, 2011
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Fee: $875 or call for early bird rates
To register: call 701-777-3664 or email conflict.resolution@und.edu
Building a Positive Workplace
provided by M.V. Deisz.
6 contact hours.
Contact M.V. Deisz Consulting @ 1-800-242-2277 for dates and locations.
Mental Health and Aging
Provided by North Dakota State University Online course - NASW Approved
FMI: http://www.ndsu.edu/dce/noncreditactivity/MentalHealth.pdf
13 contact hoursParenting with Love & Logic
provided by West Dakota Parent & Family Resource Center.
Dates to be announced.
Location is at the Dickinson Stark County Social Services.
Contact Stacy Kilwein @ 701-456-0007.
7.5 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