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2023-2025 

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Update for 491 Registered Clinical Social Work Interns affected by the “5-year rule” whose internship permanently expires March 31, 2022.  


What is the problem and who it impacts: 

It is estimated that more than 2,000 Florida Registered Clinical Social Work Interns, who are registered over 5 years come March 2022, are slated to lose their Intern status. This means, they will be “dropped” and no longer able to identify and work as “clinical” social workers. The law is very clear, as written, that those affected will not be able to re-apply, although there is an up-to two-year extension if supervision wasn’t completed at that time.  The law clearly states there is NO extension if they have not passed their licensure exams. We continue working behind the scenes to protect some of the best social workers we know.


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NASW-FL is in the process of developing a Race and Justice Task Force. Carol Edwards is the chair of the Task Force. More information on this task force is forthcoming.


Please review two documents from the NASW-FL Board of Directors  on Racism and Social Justice and The NASW Ethical Principles for Activism and Advocacy for Antiracism and Social Justice.

We are honored to announce the NASW-FL 2024 leadership election results. A very special thanks to everyone who participated in the election. 


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Significant Licensure Updates

2025 Annual Conference

Call for Proposals Open 

Race and Justice Task Force

Membership

2024 Leadership Elections Results


In 2019, Florida passed the Telehealth Bill which establishes standards of practice for telehealth services, including patient evaluations, record-keeping, and controlled substances prescribing. The bill also authorizes out-of-state health care practitioners to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida upon meeting certain eligibility requirements and registering with the department.

The Florida Department of Health has created a website that allows interested parties to sign up for updates and register to become an out-of-state telehealth provider. More information, please visit: 
flhealthsource.gov/telehealth

NASW-FL is accepting workshop and poster proposals for:

  • Innovations in Clinical Practice - This included licensure required workshops;
  • Emerging Issues and Ideas in Social Work;
  • Social Work Student Showcase; and 
  • Shaping Systems: Policy, Advocacy, and Non-Clinical Practice.


Deadline: January 21, 2025 


Notifications: February 21, 2025

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Social Work Month Theme - The Time is Right for Social Work

It is very important these interns begin final preparations by evaluating the completion of their supervised experience and applying for Licensure by Exam. We will continue to issue exam approval to those social work and marriage and family therapy interns who need to pass the exam after their license has expired. Mental Health Interns do not need exam approval and may contact the NBCC at any time to register. For more information on how to register for the exam, please direct interns to our website at: https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/resources/exam-schedule/


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​​​​NASW Florida Chapter

1931 Dellwood Dr.

Tallahassee, FL 32303

Toll-Free:  1-800-352-6279

Local:  (850) 224-2400

Fax:  (850) 561-6279

Website:  www.naswfl.org

E-mail:  info.naswfl@socialworkers.org

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​​​​​​General Hours = 25


Ethics and Boundaries or Provision of Teletherapy : 3 hours - In alternating biennial renewal periods, the licensee shall complete either.


Prevention of Medical Errors: 2 hours required for renewal - Must be taken from a Board approved Medical Errors provider. Approved courses are listed in CEBroker.


Domestic Violence: 2 hours required every 3rd license renewal. These hours are included in the 25 general hours.


Laws and Rules Update: 3 hours required every 3rd license renewal. These hours are required every third biennium and are included in the 25 general hours.


Supervision Update: 4 hours - These hours are required every third biennium for Qualified Supervisors only and are included in the 25 general hours. NOTE: Not required for renewal until 03/31/2023.  This means if you already took the course, you will need to start taking the course every third biennium. Example:  If you took the course this renewal cycle, you will take it again during the 2023-2025 renewal cycle.


Registered Clinical Social Work Intern CE Requirements


There are no requirements that a registered intern must obtain continuing education.  However, registered CSW interns may choose to complete the 8 hour laws and rules course, 3 hour HIV/AIDS and 2 hour domestic violence  requirement for licensure while a registered intern.


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ADVANCING THE PROFESSION & PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK IN FLORIDA

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"5-Year Rule" Update