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Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology (ASWG)
Certification Description Social workers who hold the ASWG have: NASW membership in good standing; An MSW degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); Documented no less than two (2) years (equivalent of 3,000 hours) of experience working with older adults under social work supervision; Completed twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education relevant to work with older adults; Provided approved documentation of social work supervision; Provided a reference from a social work colleague; One of the following: ACSW, current state master's-level or advanced generalist-level license, or passing score on the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) master's-level or advanced generalist-level exam; and Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, the NASW Standards for Social Work Services in Long-Term Care Facilities, and the NASW Standards for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW adjudication process.
Certifying Organization National Association of Social Workers https://www.socialworkers.org/
Certification Details More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes More than two years of work experience required? Yes Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Renewal Required? Every 2 Year(s) Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes Renew through Re-Examination? No Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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