Texas Social Work Ethics: Standards of Practice and Avoiding Disciplinary Action (6 CE Hours)
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 6h Duration
Texas Social Work Ethics (6 CE Hours)
- Course Overview
- Module 1: The Rules That Govern Texas Social Workers
- Module 2: Scope of Practice, Competence, and Professional Representation
- Module 3: Confidentiality, Records, and Mandatory Reporting
- Module 4: Boundaries, Dual Relationships, and Sexual Misconduct
- Module 5: Technology in Practice and the Ethics of Supervision
- Module 6: Complaints, Discipline, and Ethical Decision-Making
- References & Policies
- Post Test: Texas Social Work Ethics (6 CE Hours)
- Program Evaluation
This 6-hour ethics course is designed around the continuing education requirements of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners under 22 Tex. Admin. Code §781.501, including the six hours in ethics. It covers the current Chapter 781 rules on scope of practice, confidentiality and reporting, boundaries, technology, the 2026 supervision rules, and the complaint process. This course is not approved or endorsed by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners or the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987.
What the course covers
- The rules that govern Texas social workers under 22 TAC Chapter 781
- Scope of practice, competence, and professional representation
- Confidentiality, records, and mandatory reporting
- Boundaries, dual relationships, and sexual misconduct
- Technology in practice and the ethics of supervision
- Complaints, discipline, and ethical decision-making
Who it's for
Texas LBSWs, LMSWs, and LCSWs who want all 6 renewal ethics hours in one online, self-paced course. You can download a certificate when you pass the post-test, and your hours are reported to CE Broker.
This course is also part of The Texas Social Work Complete 30-Hour Renewal Bundle, all 30 CE hours for $65. See the Texas CE requirements guide for the full renewal rules.
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