Need to have completed 360 clock hours (one semester credit = 15 clock hours) in the following clinical knowledge areas:
1. 108 clock hours (30 percent) in differential diagnosis and biopsychosocial assessment including normative development and psychopathology across the life span;
2. 36 clock hours (ten percent) in assessment-based clinical treatment planning with measurable goals;
3. 108 clock hours (30 percent) in clinical intervention methods informed by research and current standards of practice;
4. 18 clock hours (five percent) in evaluation methodologies;
5. 72 clock hours (20 percent) in social work values and ethics, including cultural context, diversity, and social policy; and
6. 18
clock hours (five percent) in culturally specific clinical assessment and
intervention.
ÒThis requirement may be satisfied (i) through a graduate degree programÉ; or) up to 90 continuing education hours. The continuing education must have a course description available for public review and must include a post-test. Compliance with this requirement much be documented on a form provided by the board. The board may conduct audits of the information. Submitted in order to determine compliance with the requirements of this section.Ó