ETHICS EXAM 2 (SW4000)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Is a Texas jurisprudence exam required for Texas Social Workers? - ANSWER -yes -
All applicants for licensure must complete the board's jurisprudence examination and
submit proof of completion at the time of application. This is taken online and can be
found on the TSBSWE website. ($40)
What are you required to display in your office as a practicing social worker in the state
of Texas? - ANSWER -Once a license is received by a new social worker, he/she must
prominently display it
in their place of practice along with the Code of Conduct provided by the TSBSWE
TAC 781.414(c)
How often must a social worker take a licensure exam to maintain their license? -
ANSWER -Once. and then renewal CEU's after that. Social workers in Texas must
renew their license every two years during their birthday month. This can now be done
online. Renewal applicants must have completed 30 hours of continuing education,
including six hours focused on social work ethics and values, in the two years leading
up to reapplication
If you move from another state to Texas, are you required to retake your licensure
exam? - ANSWER -Depends on the reciprocity of the states. Texas has no formal
reciprocity agreements with other states. If you have been licensed or certified in
another state and that license was granted based on an ASWB examination, you may
be eligible for a waiver of the examination requirement for licensure in Texas. Complete
the Verification of Licensure in another jurisdiction (Form II). You will need to meet all
criteria for the category of licensure you are applying for.
According to the Texas licensing rules, what is a dual relationship? - ANSWER -A
relationship that occurs when social workers interact with clients in more than one
capacity, whether it be before, during, or after the professional, social, or business
relationship. Dual or multiple relationships can occur simultaneously or consecutively.
What are the different types (levels) of social work licenses in the state of Texas (per
the Texas Administrative Code)? - ANSWER -LBSW and LBSW-IPR (Independent
Practice
Recognition)
LMSW and LMSW-IPR (Independent Practice
Recognition)
LMSW-AP (Advanced Practitioner)
LCSW (Clinical)
, Supervisors, board approved
What are the requirements to obtain a clinical social work license (LCSW) in Texas? -
ANSWER -Application form
Education verification (must send official college transcripts from CSWE program)
Experience verification (if required for specific license)
References (3)
Jurisprudence Exam
If an applicant for social work licensure fails the exam the first time they take it, they
may take it _______ more times without having to request approval from the Board in
writing. - ANSWER -If fail the first time, you may retake the exam but no more than two
additional times (3X)
Must request to take the exam a fourth time in writing and pay a petition fee
Must observe a waiting period between failures in most circumstances (30 days)
What is the Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) program? -
ANSWER -(5)AMEC--Alternative method of examining competency, as referenced in
Texas Occupations Code, §505.356(3), regarding reexamination.; was created in
response to the Texas Professional Social Work Act to assist individuals who, while
unable to achieve a passing score on the national examination, have demonstrated the
knowledge, skills and abilities to become professionally licensed social workers in
Texas.
what is the primary purpose of the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners? - ANSWER
-regulates the profession of Social Work in Texas
rule making authority
What are the requirements to be eligible for a social work license in the State of Texas?
- ANSWER -At least 18 years old
Be worthy of public trust and confidence
Satisfy the educational and experience requirements
Pass the licensing and exam and the jurisprudence exam
What is the Social Work Practice Act in Texas? - ANSWER -Texas Occupations Code,
Chapter 505
How many hours of continuing education must a social worker complete to keep their
license? - ANSWER -30 clock hours every two years. TAC 781.508(a)
•minimum of 6 hours of professional ethics
and social work values during the renewal period. TAC781.508(b)
The number of continuing education hours (CEU's) have to be completed every ______
years. - ANSWER -2 - biennially
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Is a Texas jurisprudence exam required for Texas Social Workers? - ANSWER -yes -
All applicants for licensure must complete the board's jurisprudence examination and
submit proof of completion at the time of application. This is taken online and can be
found on the TSBSWE website. ($40)
What are you required to display in your office as a practicing social worker in the state
of Texas? - ANSWER -Once a license is received by a new social worker, he/she must
prominently display it
in their place of practice along with the Code of Conduct provided by the TSBSWE
TAC 781.414(c)
How often must a social worker take a licensure exam to maintain their license? -
ANSWER -Once. and then renewal CEU's after that. Social workers in Texas must
renew their license every two years during their birthday month. This can now be done
online. Renewal applicants must have completed 30 hours of continuing education,
including six hours focused on social work ethics and values, in the two years leading
up to reapplication
If you move from another state to Texas, are you required to retake your licensure
exam? - ANSWER -Depends on the reciprocity of the states. Texas has no formal
reciprocity agreements with other states. If you have been licensed or certified in
another state and that license was granted based on an ASWB examination, you may
be eligible for a waiver of the examination requirement for licensure in Texas. Complete
the Verification of Licensure in another jurisdiction (Form II). You will need to meet all
criteria for the category of licensure you are applying for.
According to the Texas licensing rules, what is a dual relationship? - ANSWER -A
relationship that occurs when social workers interact with clients in more than one
capacity, whether it be before, during, or after the professional, social, or business
relationship. Dual or multiple relationships can occur simultaneously or consecutively.
What are the different types (levels) of social work licenses in the state of Texas (per
the Texas Administrative Code)? - ANSWER -LBSW and LBSW-IPR (Independent
Practice
Recognition)
LMSW and LMSW-IPR (Independent Practice
Recognition)
LMSW-AP (Advanced Practitioner)
LCSW (Clinical)
, Supervisors, board approved
What are the requirements to obtain a clinical social work license (LCSW) in Texas? -
ANSWER -Application form
Education verification (must send official college transcripts from CSWE program)
Experience verification (if required for specific license)
References (3)
Jurisprudence Exam
If an applicant for social work licensure fails the exam the first time they take it, they
may take it _______ more times without having to request approval from the Board in
writing. - ANSWER -If fail the first time, you may retake the exam but no more than two
additional times (3X)
Must request to take the exam a fourth time in writing and pay a petition fee
Must observe a waiting period between failures in most circumstances (30 days)
What is the Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) program? -
ANSWER -(5)AMEC--Alternative method of examining competency, as referenced in
Texas Occupations Code, §505.356(3), regarding reexamination.; was created in
response to the Texas Professional Social Work Act to assist individuals who, while
unable to achieve a passing score on the national examination, have demonstrated the
knowledge, skills and abilities to become professionally licensed social workers in
Texas.
what is the primary purpose of the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners? - ANSWER
-regulates the profession of Social Work in Texas
rule making authority
What are the requirements to be eligible for a social work license in the State of Texas?
- ANSWER -At least 18 years old
Be worthy of public trust and confidence
Satisfy the educational and experience requirements
Pass the licensing and exam and the jurisprudence exam
What is the Social Work Practice Act in Texas? - ANSWER -Texas Occupations Code,
Chapter 505
How many hours of continuing education must a social worker complete to keep their
license? - ANSWER -30 clock hours every two years. TAC 781.508(a)
•minimum of 6 hours of professional ethics
and social work values during the renewal period. TAC781.508(b)
The number of continuing education hours (CEU's) have to be completed every ______
years. - ANSWER -2 - biennially
