Organization

there are some key concepts and ideas I want you to take from the course. Let me present them now.

Your objectives for this audio course are:

• Learn how to prepare for your exam.

• Learn what to do before and after the exam.

• Understand what to expect and what to do on exam day.

• Know the kind of content and format of questions on the exam.

• Be able to pass your exam with as little stress and difficulty as possible.

If you're ready, let’s begin!

WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS?

The Association of Social Work Boards is made up of social work regulatory colleges and boards. It is a nonprofit, wholly owned by these regulatory agencies and colleges. The association is a North American organization covering social work licensure and regulations throughout North America; this includes the United States, District of

Columbia, ten provinces of Canada, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands.

The association, or ASWB, is committed to the regulation of social work to promote competent, safe, and ethical practices. It provides services and support to the social work regulatory community. ASWB maintains the licensing exams used in all locations that make up its membership boards and colleges. It also maintains an Examination Committee that meets four times a year and approves the exam questions. They develop and review all levels of the exam in all locations.

In addition to licensing activities, the association is also involved with continuing education for social workers. Other services it provides include continuing education audits, licensing and testing application processes, and services for the public. These public services allow citizens to look up a social worker's license and to access the Public Protection Database.