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Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology (ASW-G)

Social workers who hold the ASW-G have:
  • NASW membership in good standing;
  • An MSW degree from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);
  • Documented no less than two (2) years (equivalent of 3,000 hours) of experience working with older adults
  • Completed twenty (20) contact hours of continuing education relevant to work with older adults, or provided proof of an aging/gerontology concentration via transcripts or certificate
  • Provided a reference from a supervisor or social work colleague;
  • One of the following: ACSW, current state master’s-level or advanced generalist-level license, or passing score on the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) master’s-level or advanced generalist-level exam; and
  • Agreed to adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics, the NASW Standards for Social Work Services in Long-Term Care Facilities, and the NASW Standards for Continuing Professional Education, and are subject to the NASW adjudication process.

NASW professional credentials provide recognition to those who have met national standards for higher levels of experience and knowledge, and are not a substitute for required state licenses or certifications.

 
ASW-G Application

ASW-G
Application and Reference Forms

Click on this link to download or call the National Office at
202-408-8600 Ext: 447. (pdf format)

 

NASW Credentialing Center
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http://www.socialworkers.org/credentials/specialty/asw-g.asp9/2/2010

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