Dr. D's

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Social Work Licensure
Exam Preparation Course

Outline of the Live 16 hour Masters / Advanced / Clinical Workshop

This is the content that should be addressed in each of the areas. This will help you to plan your days accordingly.

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Day 1	Registration
Morning Session	Test Taking Strategy (1 ½ hours) Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment Planning in Social work Practice (2 ½ hours) (Intermediate 15% of exam) (Clinical 12% of exam) (Advanced 20% of exam) This section has some overlap into other content areas. A. Psychosocial history and collateral data B. Clinical assessment instruments and indicators of abuse and neglect C. Problem identification D. Identification and evaluation of psychosocial and behavioral strengths and weaknesses E. Diagnosis of mental and behavioral disorders Disorders identified in the DSM-IV Assessment of client danger to self or others F. Effects of the environment on client behavior
Lunch Break	(Lunch on your Own unless otherwise noted by local sponsor)
Afternoon Session	Models of Psychotherapy, Intervention and Clinical Practice with Individuals, Couples and Families (2 ¾ hours) (Intermediate 21%) (Clinical 19%) (Advanced 17%) Finish this section in AM of second day A. Components of the treatment process B. Theoretical approaches and models of practice C. Couple and family therapy D. Group work and Group Psychotherapy E. Advocacy and prevention in clinical practice F. Methods and techniques used in social work practice The clinical interview Establishing treatment goals and monitoring progress Techniques of clinical practice Elements of Therapeutic Communication and Worker/Client Relationships (Intermediate Exam, 10% Communication, 11% Relationship) (Clinical Exam, 9% Communication, 8% Relationship) (Advanced Exam, 3% Communication, 4% Relationship) This section has some overlap into other content areas. A. Theories and principles of communication B. Techniques of communicating The Therapeutic Relationship A. Principles of building and retaining a relationship B. Uses of the relationship in clinical practice
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Day 2	Sign In
Morning Session	Practice Evaluation and the Utilization of Research (1 hour) (Intermediate Exam, 3%) (Clinical Exam, 3%) (Advanced Exam, 3%) A. Research design and data analysis B. Methods of data collection Human Development and Behavior (2 ¼ hours) (Intermediate 15% of exam) (Clinical 17% of exam) (Advanced 16% of exam) A. Theoretical Approaches to understanding individuals, groups and families B. Community and organizational theories C. Normal development in the life cycle of individuals, families and groups D. Abnormal and addictive behaviors E. Dynamics of abuse and neglect Professional Values, Ethics and Policies Governing Service (1 ½ hours) (Intermediate Exam, 10%) (Clinical Exam, 11%) (Advanced Exam, Values and Ethics 4%, Policies and Procedures 3%) (combined approximately 9%) A. Responsibility to the client Policies and Procedures Governing Service Delivery A. Client rights and entitlement B. Implementation of organizational policies and procedures C. Responsibility to the profession of social work
Lunch Break	(Lunch on your Own unless otherwise noted by local sponsor)
Afternoon Session	Effects of Culture, Race, Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, and Disability (Intermediate Exam, 4%), (Clinical Exam, 5%), (Advanced Exam, 2%) Supervision, Administration and Service Delivery (1 hour) (Intermediate Exam, 5% service delivery, 5% supervision and administration) (Clinical Exam, 9% Service Delivery, 3% Supervision, Consultation and Staff Development), (Advanced Exam, 6% Supervision, 7% Social Work Administration) A. Supervision and Educational Functions B. Clinical Supervision and Consultation C. Specific Administrative Concerns Closure and Relaxation Techniques Last 15 minutes
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