
Center for Excellence
in Social Work

New Mexico Social Work Education Summit: The Future of Social Work
During this one-day, in-person event in Albuquerque join social work students, faculty, practicum instructors, and practitioners from across the state to envision the future of social work while earning free CEUs 6.
[Center Plaza] Preparing for the ASWB Licensure Examination
This FREE comprehensive course is designed to help you prepare for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Masters level exam. This course is tailored to guide you through the key knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to succeed in the exam.

Our Purpose
Center for Excellence in Social Work
At the Center for Excellence in Social Work (CESW), we place relationships and collaboration at the forefront of our mission. We work closely with social work students, practitioners, educators, and community and organizational leaders statewide to respond to emerging challenges impacting New Mexico’s diverse, multicultural peoples, families, and communities. Our commitment lies in growing our workforce while driving innovation in social work education, practice, policy, and research, emphasizing anti-racism, anti-oppression, and cultural responsiveness. Through these efforts, we are dedicated to advancing racially, environmentally, socially and economically just and equitable outcomes for all

Falcundo Valdez School of Social Work
Core Priorities
Child & Adolescent Wellbeing
Public Health Social Work
Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Interdisciplinary Social Work and Community Safety

Services
Professional Development
Monthly Trainings
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[Center Plaza] Preparing for the ASWB Licensure Examination
[Center Plaza] Preparing for the ASWB Licensure Examination
This FREE comprehensive course is designed to help you prepare for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Masters level exam. This course is tailored to guide you through the key knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to succeed in the exam.
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[NASWSI] Conducting Home Visits: Safety Assessment Approaches and Tools for Tribal Social Workers
[NASWSI] Conducting Home Visits: Safety Assessment Approaches and Tools for Tribal Social Workers
Home visits are a crucial aspect of social work and other professions that require in-home services. Conducting home visits can provide valuable insight into clients’ lives and establish rapport, trust, and practical outcomes of case management. Challenges may arise before, during, and after a home visit despite preparation and safety precautions
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[NASWSI] Tribal Community Mapping Systems: A Tool for Safety and Wellbeing
[NASWSI] Tribal Community Mapping Systems: A Tool for Safety and Wellbeing
Join NASWSI for an insightful event where we will explore the power of community mapping in promoting safety and wellbeing within tribal communities. Learn how to utilize mapping systems to identify resources, assess risks, and enhance communication among community members. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with experts and fellow community members to create a safer and healthier environment for all.
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Upcoming Trainings
*Please reach out by email with any questions, concerncs, or issues that come ip on the day of the workshops.
FAQs & Important Information
Enrollment & CEU Credit
For Center Plaza professional development opportunities, everyone must enroll online using learn.nmcesw.org. For larger groups, bulk enrolment may be available. To utilize this feature, select the double person icon next to the enrolment button.
New Mexico Highlands University Facundo Valdez School of Social Work is recognized by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Board of Social Work Examiners as a social work Continuing Education Unit (CEU) provider. If you have questions about reciprocal CE credit, contact your licensing board directly.
Completion of a post-training survey is required to request Continuing Education credit. Once it has been generated, an email will be sent to let participants know that their CEU Certificate is available for download.
Pricing & Payment
Pricing is set at $15 per hour of instruction. For paid learning opportunities, payment is due online at the time of course enrollment. There is no fee for New Mexico social work students. If you have questions regarding your eligibility for free learning opportunity participation, please email socialworkceu@nmhu.edu.
Cancellation
If you must cancel your enrollment, log in and drop the course at learn.nmcesw.org (using the gear icon). For free opportunities, please be considerate that a space is being held for you and update your enrolment status accordingly. For paid opportunities, keep in mind that possible refund credit requires a review process. See refund policy for further information.
Refund Policy
In lieu of an automatic refund, course credit that can be applied to a future offering is encouraged. If an emergency arises that prevents you from course participation and you’d like to initiate a review process for refund credit, please contact socialworkceu@nmhu.edu.
Refunds are given if the Center for Excellence in Social Work cancels a paid learning opportunity. If a course or event is canceled due to low enrollment, participants will be notified via email at least three days before its start date.

Professional Development Proposals
Interested in Presenting a Topic?
Click the button below to submit your Continuing Education Workshop Proposal.
If you have any questions, email socialworkceu@nmhu.edu for more information.

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