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Box 1043 1207 S. Cox Street, Ste F  \nAsheboro, NC 27203 Asheboro, NC 27204  \nWebsite:  [www. ncswboard.gov](www. ncswboard.gov)  \nEmail:  [info@ncswboard.gov](info@ncswboard.gov)  \n[Phone: 336-625-1679](Phone: 336-625-1679)  \n[Fax: 336-625-4246](Fax: 336-625-4246)  \n[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 1  \n| \u003Cbr>Presentation Learning Outcomes |\n| --- |\n| •Explain the value of becoming certified or licensed.\u003Cbr>•Understand the difference between registration, certification and licensure .\u003Cbr>•Know who regulates social work.\u003Cbr>•Know the steps to apply for certification and/or licensure .\u003Cbr>•Know what exam to take and when to sit for the exam .\u003Cbr>•Understand your professional and ethical responsibilities .\u003Cbr>[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 2 |\n\n| \u003Cbr>Why get certified or licensed? |\n| --- |\n| Social work practice is regulated at some level in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, several U.S. Territories, and all 10 Canadian provinces .\u003Cbr>Certification and Licensure represent professional commitment to a standard of practice.\u003Cbr>Promotes professional growth and development through ongoing continuing education .\u003Cbr>[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 3 |\n\n|  |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>Registration, Certification, Licensure: What’s the difference? |\n| 􀁹 Registration – Requires individuals performing certain tasks to list their contact information with a designated government agency.\u003Cbr>􀁹 Certification – Grants authority to use a protected title and mandates specific requirements related to education, training and experience, but does not protect practice .\u003Cbr>􀁹 Licensure – Protects both title and practice, is required by legislation to engage in the activities covered by a defined scope of practice, and mandates specific (often more strict) requirements related to education, training, and experience .\u003Cbr>[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 4 |\n\n| Why Regulate? | 􀁹 Public protection\u003Cbr>􀁹 Standard of service\u003Cbr>􀁹 Accountability |\n| --- | --- |\n| [www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 5 |  |\n\nWho is the Board?  \nThe Board is made up of 7 members . All 7 Board members are appointed by the Governor.  \n􀂾 1 member shall be a Certified Social Worker or Certified Master Social Worker;  \n􀂾4 members shall be Licensed Clinical Social Workers; and  \n􀂾2 members shall be appointed from the public at large.  \n[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 6  \n| |\n| --- |\n| \u003Cbr>What are the functions and duties of\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>the Board? |\n| [www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 7 |\n\nMission & Purpose  \nPublic Protection  \nEstablishing and enforcing standards for qualifications, training, and experience for those who seek to represent themselves to the public as social workers, certified social workers, or licensed clinical social workers .  \n[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 8  \nBoard Authority  \nEstablished by Law  \nNC Gen . Stat. § 90B  \nThe NC Social Worker Certification and Licensure Act  \n􀁹 Establish standards through Rulemaking  \n􀁹 Title 21, Chapter 63 of the NC Administrative Code  \n[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 9  \nInvestigate complaints  \n[www.ncswboard.gov](www.ncswboard.gov) 10","cbCaisVNQl7NRFs4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisVNQl7NRFs4","pdf",1511406,32,"English","# Presentation Learning Outcomes\n# Why get certified or licensed?\n# Registration, Certification, Licensure: What’s the difference?\n# Why Regulate?\n# Who is the Board?\n# What are the functions and duties of the Board?\n# Mission & Purpose\n# Board Authority","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between registration, certification, and licensure in North Carolina?\",\"answer\":\"Registration lists contact information with a designated government agency. Certification grants authority to use a protected title and sets education, training, and experience requirements, but it does not protect practice. 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