Fri 10:30am - 12pm MSW,BSW Exam Prep - Social Work Boards Examination Preparation

Sep 21, 2026

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Association of Social Work Boards examination preparation material introduces the training goals for becoming licensed or certified in social work and emphasizes the value of passing ASWB exams for ethical, safe practice. It outlines a structured pathway from individualized study planning and learning-style awareness to effective studying, managing test anxiety, and analyzing question wording. The program also covers knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) content areas, sample-question review, additional study resources, and the study plan support needed to build confidence, while stating no guarantee of passing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages86

Reading Time3 h 37 min

AccessFree to download

Overview of Training

Preparation

Studying

Taking Test

Introduction

Test Taking Process to Success

Developing a Study Plan

Learning Styles and Test Anxiety

Analyzing Question Wording

Reviewing Sample Questions and Resources

Disclaimer

Study Plan

Association of Social Work Boards Examination Preparation WELCOME Katherine Drechsler, DSW, LCSW-SA [drechslk@uww.edu](drechslk@uww.edu) Examination Experience: 2014 Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner 2013 Licensed Clinical Social Worker 2011 Substance Abuse Counselor 2009 Certified Advance Practice Social Worker Emily Green, MSW, CAPSW, SAC-IT Examination Experience: 2023 Licensed Clinical Social Worker 2021 Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker INTRODUCTION 􀁘 􀁘 􀁘 Name What level of examination are you preparing for? Anything specifically you are hoping to get out of this training? 􀁘 Congratulations on getting to this point in your social work career! 􀁘 The decision to become licensed or certified is significant, and passing the licensing examination demonstrates that you have the basic knowledge necessary to practice. 􀁘 Regulation through certification and licensure helps assure that social workers will interact in an ethical and safe manner. Test Taking Process to Success Preparation Studying Taking Test Overview of Training 􀁘 Develop individualized Study Plan 􀁘 Increase your knowledge of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) examination 􀁘 Understanding learning styles to assist in developing study strategies 􀁘 Provide valuable test taking strategies and tips that will assist in developing a good study plan. 􀁘 Provide strategies for test anxiety 􀁘 Analyzing question wording in order to select the correct answer 􀁘 Summarize content areas that will be included on the examination as per the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) . 􀁘 Review sample questions that can be used to simulate examination questions 􀁘 Review additional resources for Study Plan DISCLAIMER The ideas presented in this training are not a 100% guarantee to assist you in passing the examination that you are taking. This training should not considered a substitute for studying for the examination. The information and strategies for studying will help you develop your study plan for preparing for the examination. Participating in the training does not automatically guarantee a passing score on the examination. 􀂱 􀂱 􀂱 􀂱 􀂱 􀂱 􀂱 Study Plan Information and unanswered questions about the details of the ASWB Examination Learning styles that best fit you as a learner (this will help identify studying strategies) Useful strategies for studying Strategies helpful with test anxiety Tips to Answer Questions Correctly Results of Self Assessment Tool of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Content (areas to focus on while studying) Identify relaxation and rewards STUDY PLAN STUDY PLAN

FAQs

What is the purpose of the social work licensing or certification decision mentioned in the training?

Passing the licensing examination demonstrates the basic knowledge needed to practice, and regulation through certification and licensure helps ensure ethical and safe interaction.

What study-plan components does the training recommend?

It recommends developing an individualized study plan, reviewing KSA content areas, using strategies for test anxiety, and reviewing sample questions and additional study resources.

Does the training guarantee a passing score on the ASWB examination?

No. The disclaimer states the ideas presented are not a 100% guarantee and the training is not a substitute for studying for the examination.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora