Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program

Program Details

Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program, #1557, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Temple University School of Social Work Continuing Education Program maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/27/2023 - 02/27/2026.

Temple University School of Social Work has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors.

Currently, all continuing education courses are delivered live via Zoom. Electronic certificates denoting continuing education clock hours are issued to individuals who actively participate in the entire course (from start to finish) and who complete a course evaluation form at the conclusion of the course. If you have any questions, please contact us at sswce@temple.edu for the quickest response or call during regular business hours at 215-204-1997 during regular business hours.

Please be advised that for courses delivered online, the materials and Zoom link will be emailed 24 hours prior to the start of the course.

 

States that accept Temple's CE courses for CE Credit

ACE Certification: In accordance with our ACE Certification, Temple's School of Social Work CE courses are accepted by jurisdictions that accept ACE as noted on their website.

The State of New Jersey: The State of New Jersey accepts Temple's School of Social Work CE courses, as we fall under their regulation as a regionally accredited institution

Pennsylvania Social Work CE Information

The PA current licensure cycle is March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2025. To renew your license, you will need 30 hours of continuing education, which include:

1. 3 hours in Ethics (can be either online, home study or in person)
2. 2 hours of the mandated Act 31 Child Abuse Reporter Training (For the initial renewal, 3 credits are required; subsequent renewals only require 2 credits. This course may be taken in-person or online.) This course must be approved by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselors. For more information and a list of approved providers for the Act 31 Child Abuse Training, please visit the following link: Pennsylvania Department of State
3. 1 hour in Suicide Prevention ‐ Act 74 of 2016 Suicide Prevention Continuing Education requires 1 hour of continuing education in suicide prevention. If the word "Suicide" or a derivative of the word "suicide" is contained in the title of a suicide prevention course or program offered by an approved provider, the continuing education earned can be applied towards the suicide prevention continuing education requirement. If the course or program pertain to suicide prevention and the title of the course or program does not contain the word "suicide", the approved provider of the course or program must indicate the number of hours of suicide prevention continuing education earned on the certification of attendance/completion.

Please Note: The 1 hour of continuing education in suicide prevention may NOT be applied toward the 3 hours of continuing education in ethics.

Attendance

Please note that only registered participants will be admitted to our courses. Registration is managed electronically and must occur at least five (5) days prior to the start of the course. Individuals who actively participate in the entire course (from start to finish) and who complete a course evaluation form at the conclusion of the course will receive an electronic certificate denoting continuing education clock hours within two weeks.

Course Cancellations

In the event that a course is cancelled due to low enrollment or other unforeseen causes, we will offer a full refund. Courses cancelled due to insufficient enrollment will be communicated to registrants within five days of the scheduled course date.

Complaint Process

It is our intention to always provide a high level of service and experience. However, we also acknowledge that our best efforts do not always ensure success. We want to know immediately if your program experience is less than optimal. Please contact us at sswce@temple.edu to let us know about your experience and how we might resolve any issues directly and in the future. You may also choose to arrange a meeting with a member of our staff to discuss your concerns.

Grievance Policy

All grievances should be reported promptly to the Director of Continuing Education via phone or email. Please include a contact person, phone number, and questions or description of grievances. A full refund will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within 14 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). A partial refund (half the cost of enrollment) will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within seven to 13 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). Participants who cancel within seven days will be offered a credit that may be applied toward another Temple SSWCE event scheduled during that academic year (i.e., prior to May 31). Please contact sswce@temple.edu with all refund requests.

We take complaints about course content, speakers, facilities, and non-issuance of certificates very seriously. Please contact sswce@temple.edu with all complaints and your issue will be promptly dealt with. Your complaint will be reviewed by the Director of Continuing Education, Lisa Ferretti, and the Social Work consultant, Cheri Carter, when applicable.

This policy is available in perpetuity on the SSWCE website and can be sent to participants upon request. Please send requests to sswce@temple.edu. Documentation of all grievance reports and resolutions will be kept on record in the SSWCE secure electronic filing system. These records will not be shared with any outside entity unless requested by the ASWB or if used to improve further courses and processes.

Refunds

A full refund will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within 14 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). A partial refund (half the cost of enrollment) will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within seven to 13 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). Participants who cancel within seven days will be offered a credit that may be applied toward another Temple SSWCE event scheduled during that academic year (i.e., prior to May 31).

Receipt of CE Certificates

Upon completion of a course, participants should receive an email with instructions on how to complete the online course evaluation, which they have 24 hours to complete in order to obtain their CE certificate. (If you do not receive the evaluation, please email us at sswce@temple.edu.) Please also ensure that your attendance is recorded to verify full participation. After the evaluation has been completed and attendance has been verified, participants will be emailed their CE certificate within two weeks.

Process for Accommodations

Requests for accommodation for individuals with disabilities can be made by contacting our office by email at sswce@temple.edu or by phone at (215)204-1997 within seven days of the scheduled course. Please include a contact name and phone number, along with the requested accommodation.

Cost for CE Courses

NUMBER OF CREDITS	GENERAL PUBLIC	TU-SSW AFFILIATED INDIVIDUALS
1 Credit CE Courses	$35.00	$20.00
1.5 Credit CE Courses	$55.00	$40.00
2 Credit CE Courses	$65.00	$50.00
3 Credit CE Courses	$99.00	$79.00
6 Credit CE Courses	$120.00	$100.00

Refund Policy

A full refund will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within 14 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). A partial refund (half the cost of enrollment) will be issued to participants who cancel their enrollment within seven to 13 days of the scheduled course (inclusive of weekends and holidays). Participants who cancel within seven days will be offered a credit that may be applied toward another Temple SSWCE event scheduled during that academic year (i.e., prior to May 31).