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The North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is responsible for licensing social workers in the state of North Dakota. Visit their website for more information.
NASW-ND Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors calls for the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) to take actionable steps to remove the social work licensure exam requirement for licensed BSW and MSW social workers.
This Giving Tuesday, consider sponsoring a student for NASW membership. NASW-ND has students on waitlists, wishing for sponsorship.
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nasw-nd participates in a virtual book club to earn continuing education credit. past book selections have included dare to lead by brené brown, so you want to talk about race by ijeoma oluo, the midnight library by matt haig, and ask again, yes by mary beth keane.
* no more than ten (10) contact hours may be completed by independent learning per licensure cycle.
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We’re thrilled to share that the 2024 NASW Chapters Conference was a resounding success! Over the course of two action-packed days, we had the privilege of learning from incredible presenters who shared their expertise across a wide range of social work topics. With more than 400 attendees, the energy and engagement were truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event possible. Your participation is what allows us to host this impactful conference year after year!
For more information read NASW-North Dakota Chapter Conference Committee Chair, Stephanie Schramm-Little's Chair, Stephanie Schramm-Little's report on the conference.
NASW has been working on multiple fronts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ensure access to services, such as teletherapy. Social workers are in a unique position to promote disease prevention efforts.
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Reflections on Mandated Reporting
Date: Dec 06, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST
Zoom
This 90-minute course is designed for mandated reporters as defined by the ANCRA and fulfills current IDFPR requirements for a mandated reporter training with implicit bias section.
Presenter: Kimberly A. Mann, PhD, LCSW
Cost: 1.5 CEUs (fulfills IL req. for a mand reporter training w/implicit bias)
REGISTER HERE
Ethics & Boundaries as a Social Work Student: How to Handle Sticky Situations
Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm ET
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Cost: Free
Description: Social work students face many ethical dilemmas, from complex supervisor-supervisee relationships, to understanding client needs, to balancing the time spent in school, work, and during your internship. This workshop will discuss how the NASW Code of Ethics is connected to the social work student experience and provide the tools and resources to navigate difficult situations.
NASW is committed to ending racism through public education, social justice advocacy and professional training. Learn about NASW's national social justice activities
NASW-ND is committed to social justice for all and to ending racism. We are mobilized and increasing our efforts in the face of America's racism pandemic. Read NASW-ND's Statement
The North Dakota Chapter is joining NASW’s national Connect to End COVID-19 effort, a CDC-funded initiative to support social workers and their clients in informed vaccine decision-making.
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