Continuing Education Units School of Social Work
Center for Excellence in Social Work, Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University
Continuing Education Program
e: socialworkceu@nmhu.edu
p: 505-260-6197
c: 505-429-1340
The Center for Excellence in Social Work Continuing Education Program is committed to providing accessible and affordable ongoing learning opportunities for practicing social workers. Workshops focus on a variety of topics that help enhance the skills and knowledge for effective practice with the populations of New Mexico. In keeping with the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work’s mission, several workshops focus on working with Hispanic and Native American populations of New Mexico and the Southwest.
These workshops meet the continuing education licensure renewal requirements as set forth by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE). These workshops meet the continuing education licensure renewal requirements as set forth by the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE). The counseling board accepts Center for Excellence in Social Work Continuing Education Program CEUs. It is recommended that you check with your accrediting board to ensure proper CEU acceptance.
Most workshops are offered via Zoom, allowing participants access to ongoing professional development.
Upcoming Continuing Education Events
June Workshops:
Workshop #336
Date: 6/21/24 (Friday) & Time: 1 pm–4:15 pm
Details: CEUs 3 | Level: Intermediate | Cost: $40
Title: The Ins and Outs of the Functional Behavior Assessment Process and Behavior Intervention Plans
Presenter: Kim Knox, Ph.D., LCSW
Location: Zoom
[Registration open, see links below]
Description: Functional Behavior Assessments in schools provide an important understanding of motivations for behavior concerns with students. Social workers need a critical understanding of the process, procedure, and observations that are required to provide a thorough assessment that may lead to a Behavior Intervention plan. This workshop will provide an overview of the process, data collection tools and implementation.
Workshop #339
Date: 6/28/24 (Friday) & Time: 9 am–12:15 pm
Details: CEUs 3 Cultural | Level: Emerging | Cost: $40
Title: History and Foundations of Support in Intellectual Disabilities
Presenter: Louise la Plante, LISW-S
Location: Zoom
[Registration closed; workshop is at capacity]
Description: People with intellectual disabilities are not well represented in history. Treatment of individuals in this vulnerable population has not always been humane. Advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities is needed now as much as ever. This workshop will take participants from antiquity to the present and demonstrate how societal perceptions have shaped human services. A timeline and biographies are included. Learners will be introduced to some ideas and strategies that can be used in advocating for client rights.
July Events:
Community Partner: Healthy Climate NM
Date: 7/11/24 (Thursday) & Time: 8:30 am–12:30 pm
Details: CEUs 3.5 | Level: All | Cost: Free
Title: New Mexico Extreme Heat, Health and Resiliency Summit
Breakout Workshops: Outpatient settings, hospitals and EMS, behavioral health and social services, community organizations, workplace settings
Location: Zoom
[Register]
Description: This FREE, half-day conference is not just another event. It’s a platform to discuss the pressing issue of extreme heat in our state and explore ways to protect human health and promote resilience in the face of rising temperatures. Your participation can make a difference. Spanish interpretation available.
Center for Excellence in Social Work CEU Workshop Registration
CE Workshop registration for credit:
https://apply.nmhu.edu/register/ceusocialwork
CE Workshop registration not for credit:
https://apply.nmhu.edu/register/ceusocialworknoncredit
*Free* CE Workshop registration for students enrolled in a social work program located in New Mexico.
* Please reach out by email or with any questions, concerns, or issues that come up on the day of the workshop.
Registration, Payment, and Cancellation
Registration:
Everyone must register and pay online. The last day to register for a workshop is three days prior to its start date. Most of our workshops are capped at 30 attendees. Please fill out the appropriate online registration form below. A confirmation email will be sent verifying registration. Virtual participants must log in on time and stay for the duration of the Zoom workshop in order to get full CEU credit.
Payment:
Payment is due online at the time of registration. Anyone who does not need CEUs can register as a non-credit participant for a reduced payment amount. There is no fee for students enrolled in a social work program located in New Mexico. If you have questions regarding your eligibility for free workshop participation under the current student option, please email socialworkceu@nmhu.edu.
Cancellation:
If you must cancel your attendance, please inform the Continuing Education Program immediately by email at socialworkceu@nmhu.edu. This will allow someone else to attend if the workshop is filled.
No refunds are given unless the Center for Excellence in Social Work cancels the workshop. If a workshop is canceled due to low enrollment, participants will be notified via email at least three days before the workshop takes place.
Interested in presenting a topic?
Download your proposal request here and email it to socialworkceu@nmhu.edu for consideration.
Contact Information
Continuing Education Program
Center for Excellence in Social Work
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University
e: socialworkceu@nmhu.edu
p: 505-260-6197
w: nmhu.edu/ceu