Description
This three-day intensive, comprehensive review program prepares MSW graduates to pass the Master’s and the Clinical level state licensing exams. The class will cover all of the information that students can expect to encounter on the ASWB licensing exam. A thorough review of the test content will be provided.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
• Social work assessment & clinical diagnosis
• Social work intervention strategies
• Human growth, behavior, and developmental theories
• Counseling theories
• Social work values and ethics
• Substance use disorders
• Domestic violence and family dynamics
• Child welfare and gerontology
• Research and supervision
Participants will review Volumes I and II of the Comprehensive Study Guide and Practice Questions from Social Work Examination Services (SWES). Social Workers who use SWES materials pass the licensing examination in high numbers (92%) and with high scores (84%). Exam scores exceeding 90% are not uncommon.
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Instructor
Corey Beauford received his MSW from Howard University. Mr. Beauford has years of experience in clinical supervision, HIV/AIDS, Co-occurring Disorders, and Domestic Violence. Mr. Beauford is a Clinical Instructor at the University Of Maryland- Baltimore School Of Social Work and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Social Work at Coppin State University. Finally, Mr. Beauford is the Founder and President of Inspired Consulting Group.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
Day One
| 09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:00 - 10:30 |
- Exam Overview
- Part One: Treatment Approaches
- Crisi Intervention
- Domestic Violence
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 - 01:45 |
- Part One, Continued
- Child Welfare
- Gerontology
- Part Two: DSM V
- Psychopharmacology
- Medical Terminology
- Substance Abuse
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| 01:45 |
Questions & Adjournment |
Day Two
| 09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:00 - 10:30 |
- Part Three: Human Behavior
- A Review of Relevant Developmental Theories
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 - 01:45 |
- Part Four: Group Therapy
- Cultural Competence
- Research Methods
- Part Five: NASW Code of Ethics
- Purpose of the Code of Ethics
- Core Values
- Relevant Standards
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| 01:45 |
Questions & Adjournment |
Day Three
| 09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:00 - 10:30 |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 - 01:45 |
- Part Six: Study Tips and Strategies
- Tips for Analyzing Questions
- Social Work Roles
- Summary
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| 01:45 |
Questions & Adjournment |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Day One
- Articulate an understanding of the structure of the ASWB exams as well as the registration process
- Understand counseling theories and concepts related to intimate partner violence that are relevant to the ASWB exams
- Increase their knowledge of how exam questions related to the two aforementioned comments will appear on the exams.
Day Two
- Understand human behavior theories as well as concepts related to group theory that are relevant to the ASWB Exams
- Understand NASW Code of Ethics standards and core values that are relevant to the ASWB Exams.
- Increase their knowledge of how exam questions related to the two aforementioned comments will appear on the exams.
Day Three
- Apply relevant strategies and tips necessary for analyzing and answering exam questions.
Bibliography & References
REFERENCES
- NASW Code of Ethics (2018). NASW Press. Washington, DC.
Late Fees and Refunds
Fee & Registration:
Cost is $250 and includes CE credit. *Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the live interactive webinar to receive a refund or a credit letter.
*All cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee
