Continuing Education for Social Workers in Alaska...

 

Anchorage Area Lunch & Learn Information

Learning lunches are held the first or second Wednesday of every month, September through June. A light deli lunch is provided by North Star Hospital FREE OF CHARGE.
North Star Behavioral Health System Solarium, 2530 DeBarr Road
NASW Members & Guests welcome!
 

Participants are eligible to receive one contact hour of Continuing Education approved for LPC, LMFT and social work licensing requirements.

NASW Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $15.00
*Starred lunches will be available via teleconference for those outside of the Anchorage area. Please contact the Chapter Office for more information on rural teleconference options.

 
Presentation Schedule

 

January 9
 PTSD and Returning Soldiers
Patrick Summers, LPC, CPC I

Veterans Administration
1 General CEU

 

February 13

Autism & Autistic Spectrum
Disorders

Jennifer Card, LCSW

1 General CEU

 

March 5

Skills and Strategies to Address Gangs and
Gang Violence: What You Should Know

Anthony Piper

Community Prevention Coordinator

Division of Behavioral Health

Department of Health & Social Services

1 General CEU

 

April 9
 Midwifery

Barbara Norton, CNM
1 General CEU

 

May 14
 Play Therapy
Joshua Arvidson, Anchorage Community Mental Health Services, Inc.
1 General CEU

 

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Requirements for Getting Licensed in Alaska

 

All licensed social workers in Alaska must receive 45 continuing education contact hours during each licensing period (every two years). Current licensed social workers can apply credits earned from July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2008.

Continuing education must be relevant to the practice of social work. Please refer to the Alaska licensing regulations for more specific information, or contact the Board of Social Work Examiners at (907) 465-2551.

 

During the first renewal period the licensee must receive:

  • 6 contact hours with content in Alaska Native cross-cultural studies;  

  • 6 contact hours covering some aspect of substance abuse training;

  • 3 contact hours in professional ethics.

During subsequent renewal periods the licensee must receive:

  • 6 contact hours with content in cross-cultural studies, 3 of which must pertain to Alaska Natives;

  • 6 contact hours covering some aspect of substance abuse training;

  • 3 contact hours in professional ethics.  

As outlined in the Alaska licensing regulations, social worker continuing education is available from a variety of recognized sources, including professional seminars and conferences, university classes, or by audio or videotape. 

 

For more information regarding licensure, visit the Board of Social Work Examiners Web site or call (907) 465-2551.

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Other Continuing Education Opportunities in Alaska

     

Northern Branch Meetings

The regular meeting of the Fairbanks branch of NASW is the second Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Food Bank on 26th Avenue off South Cushman. Networking and set-up begin at 5:00 for those who would like to come early.

     Cost: CEU's  $10.00 for NASW Members, $15.00 for non-members.

 

Southeastern Branch Meetings

Check back for more information on Southeast events and meetings!

 

Western Branch Meetings

Check back for more information on Western Branch events and meetings!

  

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NASW Alaska Chapter Video Rental Library

$40 members / $55 non-members for 3 Contact Hours 

*NASW members have priority over non-members for video rental.  Please allow for extra time if you are a non-member.*

Please contact the Chapter Office to arrange to view any of the following videos.  You may download a video rental agreement by clicking here. Simply fill print out the form and mail it with your check to the address listed, or you may fax the form to (907) 332-6270. If you have any questions, please contact us at (907) 332-6279.

Technology note: the Chapter Office is in the process of converting our old VHS tapes to DVD. Videos are still available to rent - and hopefully we'll have DVDs for rent soon! Please be patient as we upgrade our technology to better serve you.

Cross-Cultural Education:

  • Client Diversity in Mental Health Services: Providing Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Services (3 Hours)

  • Communicating Across Cultures ( 3 Hours - Alaska Native Specific) Currently Unavailable

  • Community Cares: HIV/AIDS for Alaska Natives, ANHB and Alaska TPED Project 2001        (1/2 Hour - Alaska Native Specific)

  • Cultural Enlightenment (3 Hours - Alaska Native Specific) 

  • Developing Cross Cultural Competence (3 Hours)

  • Incorporating Alaska Native Values into Practice (3 Hours- Alaska Native Specific) 

  • Traditional Healing (3 Hours) 

  • Let's Face It: HIV/AIDS for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, ANHB and Alaska TPED Project  2001 (1/2 Hour - Alaska Native Specific)

  • Understanding Filipino Culture with Linda Augustine (1 hour)

  • Working with Refugees: Assessment and Treatment of Trauma 4/20/02 (3 Hours)

  • Same Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate (Gill Foundation) (2 Hours)

Substance Abuse Education Videos:

  •  Inhalant Abuse Training for Mental Health Providers (3 Hours) 

  •  Inside Out: Successful Treatment for DWI Offenders  (3 Hours) 

  •  Substance Abuse Services in Rural and Urban Settings with Randy Madigan and Susan Soule (3 Hours) 

Ethics Related Videos:

  • Are Ethics and Contemporary Social Work Practice Compatible?, NASW (3 Hours) 

  • Bioethics with Tom Buller 2/28/00 (3 Hours)

  • Ethics in Social Work with Eileen Lally and Yv6nne Chase 5/15/00 (3 Hours)

  • Management of Ethical Issues & Conflicts of Interest with Liz Still and Pam Montgomery  3/16/02 (3 Hours) 

  • Professional Ethics with Dr. Jeanne Book 3/16/02 (3 Hours) 

  • Surviving the Witness Stand with Liz Still and Pam Montgomery 3/16/02 (3 Hours) 

Other Practice Related Videos:

  • AIDS Helping Families Cope, roundtable discussion from NASW Annual Conference, 1987       (3 Hours) 

  • Assessment of Sex Offenders for Sentencing, Supervision and Treatment (3 Hours) 

  • Child Abuse Intervention Series -- Five Titles Available  

    University of Maryland School of Public Affairs, Hosted by: Douglas Besharov               

        ◘ Reporting Obligations: The Legal Framework (3 Hours)

        ◘ Is it Physical Abuse? (3 Hours)

        ◘ Is it Physical Neglect? (3 Hours)

        ◘ Is it Psychological Maltreatment? (3 Hours)

        ◘ Is it a Reportable Parental Disability? (3 Hours)

  • Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence with Randy Magen, ACSW, Ph.D. 1/24/00 (3 Hours)

  • Determinant of Parental Attunement (3 Hours) 

  • Elder Issues, with Dr. Patrick Cunningham (3 Hours)

  • The Future of Medicine with Andrew T. Weil,  9/28/96 (3 Hours) 

  • Mediation ( 3 Hours) 

  • The Value of Supervision Throughout the Career Span - Principles and Tools for Providing and Receiving Meaningful Supervision,  with Ann Stockman, ACSW, Ph.D.  5/10/04(3 Hours)

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Social Work Organizations Offering Continuing Education
NASW Alaska Chapter neither endorses nor guarantees the quality of or the ability to meet CEU requirements through these sites. Prior to obtaining CEUs, contact the training agency or the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners to ensure they are approved to provide CEUs for Alaska social work licensure.

 

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Professional Organizations Offering Continuing Education

NASW Alaska Chapter neither endorses nor guarantees the quality of or the ability to meet CEU requirements through these sites. Prior to obtaining CEUs, contact the training agency or the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners to ensure they are approved to provide CEUs for Alaska social work licensure.

 

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