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Save 50% on Closeout CEU Courses

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50% off CEU courses

Closeout Sale!

We have moved 30 of our most popular CEU courses to “closeout” status to allow participants a chance to save 50% on courses before we discontinue them.

Available courses vary by profession, so click here to view closeout offerings.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer home study continuing education for NCCs (Provider #5590); by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); by the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC Provider #000279); by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001); by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); by the Florida Boards of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (#BAP346), Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635), Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635), and Occupational Therapy Practice (#34); by the Illinois DPR for Social Work (#159-00531); by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501); by the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193); and by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

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Virginia Social Workers Continuing Education and License Renewals

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virginia social workers continuing educationVirginia-licensed social workers have a biennial license renewal with a June 30th deadline, odd years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license.

A minimum of twenty (20) hours required from Category 1 courses. LSW’s are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education with a minimum of ten (10) Category 1 hours.

There is no limit on home study if ASWB approved (Category 1 “formal” courses.) In addition, two hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavior science professionals in Virginia. Licensees must determine if the course is appropriate for licensing.

The reason for continuing education is to encourage the highest possible standards for the social work profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education for social workers by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program).

Continuing Education Requirements

Virginia-licensed social workers have a license renewal every two years with a June 30th deadline, odd years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license, and there is a minimum of twenty (20) hours required from Category 1 courses. LSW’s are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education with a minimum of ten (10) Category 1 hours. There is no limit on home study if ASWB approved (Category 1 “formal” courses.) In addition, two hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavior science professionals in Virginia. Licensees are responsible for determining if the course is appropriate for licensing.

Information obtained from the Virginia Board of Social Work on June 21, 2013.

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North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapists Continuing Education and License Renewals

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north carolina marriage and family therapists continuing educationNorth Carolina-licensed marriage and family therapists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license. All twenty hours are allowed from home study. Three hours of ethics are required at each renewal, and continuing education units are accepted by the board if the title and content relate to the marriage and family therapy profession. Learn more about our three hour ethics course for marriage and family therapists.

The main reason for continuing education is to assure the highest possible standards for the marriage and family therapy profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC Provider #5590); by the American Psychological Association (APA); and by the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC, Provider #000279).

Continuing Education Requirements

North Carolina-licensed marriage and family therapists have an annual license renewal with a June 30th deadline. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education are required to renew a license, and there are no limits on home study. Three hours of professional ethics are required at each renewal, and continuing education hours are accepted by the board if the title and content relate to the marriage and family therapy profession.

Information obtained from the North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board on May 30, 2013.

 

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May Bonus Bucks End Friday!

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By Gina Ulery

May Bonus BucksFor every order you place with us in May that exceeds $100 (after coupons), we’ll issue you a $25 credit that you can use towards your next order! Your Bonus Bucks are valid for one year. Hurry, offer ends this Friday, May 31, 2013!

No forms to fill out, just order away and we’ll send you a personal code to redeem your bonus bucks!

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Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer home study continuing education for NCCs (Provider #5590); by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program); by the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC Provider #000279); by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA Provider #3159); by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA Provider #AAUM); by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR Provider #PR001); by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); by the Florida Boards of Social Work, Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (#BAP346), Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635), Dietetics & Nutrition (#50-1635), and Occupational Therapy Practice (#34); by the Illinois DPR for Social Work (#159-00531); by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501); by the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193); and by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678).

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Louisiana Social Workers Continuing Education and License Renewals

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louisiana social workers continuing educationLouisiana-licensed social workers have an annual license renewal with an August 31st deadline. Continuing education must be completed by June 30th of every year. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education are required to renew a license. Of the twenty hours, ten (10) must be clinical including diagnosis and treatment. Three (3) hours of social work ethics are required at every renewal. Ten (10) hours of home study (distance learning) are allowed is ASWB approved.

The purpose of continuing education is to assure the highest possible standards for the social work profession. All licensees are required as a licensing condition to participate in continuing education.

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education for social workers by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program).

Continuing Education Requirements

Louisiana-licensed social workers are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education in order to renew a license. Of the twenty hours, ten (10) must be clinical including diagnosis and treatment. Three hours of social work ethics are required at every renewal. Ten hours of home study (distance learning) are allowed is ASWB approved.

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101 Greatest Sites for Social Workers

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101 Greatest Sites for Social Workers - MSW Online Programs

Social work combines community organizing, counseling, research, politics, and teaching into one intense profession, the main goal of which is to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Many social workers choose their profession because of the strong personal, emotional, and moral dedication that the feel towards helping those in need and striving toward equal treatment of people across socioeconomic strata. There is a vibrant community of bloggers who write about social work, as well as a large system of associations and organizations for social workers in different specialties that offer networking opportunities through websites and online communities.

The folks @ MSWOnlinePrograms.org published an article featuring 101 sites with great professional and educational resources for anyone who is interested in social work as a career, a calling, or a field of study.

Click to view: http://mswonlineprograms.org/great-sites/

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education for social workers by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program). Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (Provider #BAP346); by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Approval #PCE1625); by the Illinois DPR as a Registered Social Work CE sponsor (Provider #159-000531); by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board (Provider #RCST100501); and by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678). https://www.pdresources.org/

12 Days of Christmas – Daily Deal #3

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Our third day of Christmas daily deal in our 12 Days of Christmas promotion is:

Animal Assisted TherapyAnimal Assisted Therapy

CE Credit: 2 Hours
Regular Price: $32
50% Off Today Only: $16!

In Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) the human-animal bond is utilized to help meet therapeutic goals and reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage in verbal therapies. AAT is considered an emerging therapy at this time, and more research is needed to determine the effects and confirm the benefits. Nevertheless, there is a growing body of research and case studies that illustrate the considerable therapeutic potential of using animals in therapy. AAT has been associated with improving outcomes in four areas: autism-spectrum symptoms, medical difficulties, behavioral problems, and emotional well-being. This course is designed to provide therapists, educators, and caregivers with the information and techniques needed to begin using the human-animal bond successfully to meet individual therapeutic goals. Course #20-62 | 2012 | 30 pages | 20 posttest questions

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Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046); the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC#5590); the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC #000279); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA #3159); and various state licensing boards.

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12 Days of Christmas – Daily Deal #2

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Our second day of Christmas daily deal in our 12 Days of Christmas promotion is:

Psychotherapy Practice Tips, Part 1Psychotherapy Practice Tips, Part 1

CE Credit: 2 Hours
Regular Price: $32
50% Off Today Only: $16!

This course addresses a variety of clinical topics, including: Psychopathy important to understand in clinical practice; Is marijuana an appropriate treatment for ADD/ADHD?; Internet pornography addiction cause discomfort to some therapists…
Course #20-67 | 2012 | 28 pages | 15 posttest questions

Click here to order now! Sale ends @ midnight.

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046); the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC#5590); the American Psychological Association (APA); the National Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC #000279); the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR #PR001); the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA #AAUM); the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA #3159); and various state licensing boards.

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Spooky Savings Extended thru Sunday!

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Halloween Sale Extended!

We originally intended to end our Halloween CE Sale on October 31, but have decided to extend it through the weekend so that those affected by Superstorm Sandy won’t miss out.

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the residents of the stricken areas. We hope for good weather and a quick and successful recovery.

We have extended our sale prices through 11/4. Click on your profession to view.

 

Happy Social Work Day!

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U.S. Congress Recognizes World Social Work Day and Professional Social Work Month

Nation’s Social Workers are Honored in March for Outstanding Community Contributions

World Social Work Day 2012There are people in every community who go above and beyond their regular work to make a significant difference in the lives of thousands. These advocates can come from any field, but many times they are professional social workers. In recognition of these efforts, U.S. Representatives Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) have introduced a resolution into the Congressional Record that celebrates National Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

World Social Work Day is coordinated by the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and celebrated on March 20, 2012. “Wherever there is extreme poverty, lack of basic needs like food, water and shelter, the trafficking and abuse of people across countries or serious family problems in affluent societies, you will find social workers alongside people, helping them to make changes in their lives,” says IFSW President David N. Jones, PhD. “World Social Work Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the crucial work of building people-centered, sustainable social progress and social change.”

Use Facebook and Twitter to spread the news about World Social Work Day (#wswday).

In addition, U.S. Representative Edolphus “Ed” Towns (D-NY), U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) introduced similar resolutions in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) and School Social Work Week. These statements from key national legislators help raise awareness that millions of people every day are making changes in their lives, and improving their quality of life, with the assistance of social workers.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has coordinated Professional Social Work Month in March for more than 25 years. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Social Workers Inspire Community Action.” NASW Executive Director Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH says that the 2010 Social Work Month theme and the ACSW 50th Anniversary underscore the association’s focus this year on leadership development. “We have so many inspiring leaders to look to in our profession’s history as we plan for the future. Others may think and talk about problems, but social workers do something to change the systems that perpetuate them,” she says.

The School Social Work Association of America organizes School Social Work Week, and more than 35,000 social work leaders hold NASW’s ACSW credential. Find stories about professional social workers making a difference on these Web sites:

Source: http://www.naswdc.org/pressroom/2010/031710.asp

Source #2: http://ifsw.org/get-involved/world-social-work-day/

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