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Chapter 14 is specific to clinical social work. This document (PDF) is updated annually available at [www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf](www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf).  \n􀁸 More information regarding the LCSW Exam restructure can be found on the BBS website [at](at www.bbs.ca.gov/exams/exam_news.shtml)[ www.bbs.ca.gov/exams/exam_news.shtml](at www.bbs.ca.gov/exams/exam_news.shtml).  \nJanuary 1, 2014 LCSW Exam Restructure  \nEffective January 1, 2014, the BBS exam process will change for social workers seeking licensure in California. For details, refer to the BBS Statutes and Regulations, Section  \n§4992.05 Required Examinations [at](at www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf)[ www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf](at www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf).  \nAs of January 2013, ASWs must gain all of their supervised hours prior to taking the two required examinations: the Standard Written Exam and the Clinical Vignette Exam.  \nEffective January 1, 2014 , two examinations will still be required for licensure; however, the nature and sequence of the examinations will change. Applicants must pass the California law and ethics exam, complete the required clinical experience and obtain the required post-master’s coursework before they are allowed to sit for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) clinical level exam. After passing the ASWB clinical level exam, applicants can submit the LCSW application packet.  \n1. California Law and Ethics Exam (first exam)  \nEffective January 1, 2014, ASWs must sit for and pass the California law and ethics exam before their next ASW renewal. This exam will be developed and administered by the Board. The ASW must take the law and ethics exam at least once per year until he or she successfully passes the exam.  \n􀁸 If successful, the ASW has completed the first of two required exams forlicensure.  \n􀁸 If unsuccessful: §4992.09 . CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS EXAMINATION  \n(c) If an applicant fails the California law and ethics examination, he or she may retake the examination, upon payment of the required fees, without further application except for as provided in subdivision (d).  \n(d) If a registrant fails to obtain a passing score on the California law and ethics examination described in subdivision (a) within his or her first renewal period on or after the operative date of this section, he or she shall complete, at a minimum, a 12-hour course in California law and ethics in order to be eligible to participate in the California law and ethics examination. Registrants shall only take the 12-hour California law and ethics course once during a renewal period. The 12-hour law and ethics course required by the section shall be taken through a board-approved continuing education provider, a county, state or governmental entity, or a college or university.  \n(e) The board shall not issue a subsequent registration number unle","cbCaiifPqLx6021G","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiifPqLx6021G","pdf",164290,"English","# Target Audience\n# Goal\n# Considerations\n# January 1, 2014 LCSW Exam Restructure\n## California Law and Ethics Exam (first exam)\n## ASWB Clinical Level Exam (second exam)\n## Examination Restructure Transition Scenarios","[{\"question\":\"Who is the target audience for these exam changes?\",\"answer\":\"The document is designed for LCSW applicants eligible to sit for the LCSW exams during 2013 in California.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes take effect on January 1, 2014 for the LCSW exam process?\",\"answer\":\"Two examinations are still required, but their nature and sequence change: applicants must pass the California law and ethics exam, complete required clinical experience, and obtain required post-master’s coursework before taking the ASWB clinical level exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if an applicant fails the California law and ethics exam?\",\"answer\":\"The document describes fee-based retakes and additional requirements, including completing at least a 12-hour California law and ethics course during the first renewal period on or after the operative date if a passing score is not obtained.\"}]","Changes to the California LCSW Exams - Target Audience and January 1, 2014 Restructure | PDF",1789980895]