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1) Key Utah Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates
In Utah, Social Workers must adhere to specific credentialing and licensure requirements to practice legally. Here is a detailed overview of the requirements, credentials, licensure renewal details, and associated costs:
When does your license expire?
Licenses must be renewed every two years. All licenses expire on September 30th of even-numbered years (details).
Credentials Issued by Utah
- Social Service Worker (SSW)
- Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program, or a related field with required coursework.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB Bachelor’s exam.
- Certified Social Worker (CSW)
- Education Requirements: Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB Master’s exam.
- Certified Social Worker Intern (CSWI)
- Education Requirements: Enrollment in an MSW program, meeting specific coursework requirements.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB Master’s exam.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Education Requirements: MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Experience: 4,000 hours of supervised clinical social work practice over at least two years.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB Clinical exam.
License Fees:
Fees for Specific Licenses
- SSW Application Fee: $85
- CSW Application Fee: $85
- CSWI Application Fee: $85
- LCSW Application Fee: $120
Examination Fees
- ASWB Bachelor’s Exam: $230
- ASWB Master’s Exam: $230
- ASWB Clinical Exam: $260
Renewal Fees
- SSW: $63
- CSW: $70
- LCSW: $93
Agents of Change Continuing Education offers Unlimited Access to 150+ CE courses for one low annual fee to meet Utah’s requirements for Continuing Education credits.
2) Utah Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
Continuing Education (CE) Requirements:
- SSW: 20 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics and law every two years.
- CSW: 40 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics and law every two years.
- LCSW: 40 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics and law every two years.
Learn more about the Continuing Education requirements here: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Agents of Change Continuing Education is a great way to meet Utah’s CE requirements and track your completed CEUs, with over 150 courses that meet these requirements!
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
3) FAQs – Utah Social Work Licensure Renewal and CEUs
Q: What are the continuing education requirements for Social Workers in Utah?
A: Social Workers in Utah must complete continuing education (CE) to renew their licenses every two years. The specific requirements are as follows:
- Social Service Worker (SSW): 20 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics and law.
- Certified Social Worker (CSW): 40 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics and law.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): 40 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics and law.
Q: How do I apply for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah?
A: To apply for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah, follow these steps:
- Education: Obtain a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Supervised Experience: Complete 4,000 hours of supervised clinical social work practice over at least two years.
- Examination: Pass the ASWB Clinical exam.
- Application: Submit an application to the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) along with the required fee of $120 and supporting documentation, including proof of supervised experience and exam results. Upon successful completion of these steps, you will be granted an LCSW license to practice in Utah.
Q: What is the process for renewing my social work license in Utah, and what are the associated costs?
A: To renew your social work license in Utah, you need to follow these steps:
Resources for CE: Agents of Change Continuing Education offers over 150 courses that meet Utah’s CE requirements. Regulatory boards have the final say on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
4) Conclusion
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About the Instructor, Meagan Mitchell: Meagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing Continuing Education for Social Workers for more than 10 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created Agents of Change Continuing Education to help Social Workers stay up-to-date on the latest trends, research, and techniques.
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