Check the quality of your lcsw ceu

With the invention of online classes, the process of getting your lcsw ceu is so much easier than it used to be. Now you can just hop online look up the topic and enroll in the class in a matter of minutes. The entire process is meant to be easy, user friendly and efficient for busy social workers. There are classes in every topic and with the course on the computer you can easily tackle the class while at the office. With modern technology it’s possible to have that pesky certificate in no time.

However, there are a few things to be wary of with the process of searching for a course online. One thing to look out for is the quality of the institution that is providing CEs. There are thousands of companies out there wanting to provide you with your lcsw ceu. Take time to check the credentials of the company. Who runs the company, PhDs in the field? Who provides the course work, fellow colleagues and respected researchers in the field of social work? Finally, do they have the approvals from respected associations and boards?

When you check the company’s credentials, you will want to see who is on staff. The editor and his or her staff should be trusted colleagues or PhDs in social work or a related field. If the course is overseen by people that understand licensed social workers, quality will be higher, making your certificate more meaningful. If you trust the board or editing staff of the organization you will be more apt to believe that the course is worth your time, money and effort.

Is the class being offered taught by fellow colleagues, PhDs or well-known and respected researchers in the field? This is another good way to check the quality of the certificate. The class you enroll in should be offered by the best lecture in the field. They can provide the most up-to-date information, research and discussion which leads to the enhanced understanding you want in a course. On the company or institution website, you should have access to a brief biography or resume of the individual teaching the class. Read through it and make sure you agree with their views on the particular subject they will be teaching.

Finally, it is absolutely vital that you check for the approvals of the particular company that is offering your course work. Any upstanding institution or company will have their approvals clearly posted for you. Check for national association as well as state board approvals. The approvals mean the company has taken the time to match the criteria for state and national lcsw ceu requirements. These requirements are ever changing and companies that work hard to meet the standards set by state and national boards can be viewed as respected and trustworthy.

You’ll be happy you took the time to check the quality of your lcsw ceu.