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Update - Member reponses sought to 2011-2012 CPD Discussion Paper

Responses open until Friday 9 March, 2011
Members are invited to respond to the 2011-2012 CPD Policy discussion paper. The paper outlines issues identified in the current trial policy and poses questions to help identify how CPD can be improved for all members. Our thanks to members who have already provided feedback, many of your ideas and comments have informed the paper.

Some of the issues members have raised include:

• access to CPD opportunities (particularly for remote and rural members)
• categories of activities and award of CPD points
• time and financial challenges for members working part-time or not currently practising
• Accredited Mental Health Social Workers
• access to supervision.

Discussion Paper - Click here to download a copy of the 2011-2012 CPD Policy Discussion Paper
NOTE: We have received several reports from Mac users experiencing difficulty accessing this PDF. We are currently working on alternate formats but in the mean time encourage mac users to download and view the document using Preview, not online using their browser.

How to respond

Members can respond in a number of ways;

1. Via the Submission section of the discussion paper (Appendix B) (preferred)

2. Attend an AASW Branch Forum (see below for dates) (preferred)

3. Send feedback directly to cpd@aasw.asn.au

Notes:

• While this paper is addressed to AASW Members we welcome input from all parties.
• Responding members can claim 5 CPD points (Category 3, Contributing to Policy)

AASW Branch CPD Forums

Members attending CPD Forums can claim 2 CPD points per hour.

Branch	Date/Time	Location	Contact
ACT	TBA
NSW	TBA
NQLD	Mon 13 Feb, 4 - 5pm	Mackay Base Hospital Education & Research, Tutorial Rm3
NQLD	Mon 20 Feb, 5 - 6pm	Townsville - James Cook University. Arts & Social Science Building D4, Rm 253b
NT	TBA
QLD	TBA
SA	TBA
TAS	Tue 14 Feb, 4 - 6pm	Launceston General Hospital, Charles St Launceston. - Foyer of Lecture Theatre, Level 2 (near cafetaria)	RSVP to: aaswtas@aasw.asn.au Enquitied to: Anna 0429 430 388
TAS	Tue 21 Feb, 12.30 - 2pm	Devonport Community and Health Service Centre, 23 Steele St Deveonport. - Meeting Room 2 (capacity limited 10 - 15)	RSVP to: aaswtas@aasw.asn.au Enquitied to: Anna 0429 430 388
TAS	Wed 29 Feb, 12 - 2pm	Hobart Anglicare, 18 Watchorn St, Hobart. - Board room	RSVP to: aaswtas@aasw.asn.au Enquitied to: Anna 0429 430 388
VIC	Tue, 28 Feb 6.30 - 8.30pm	AASW Office Level 4 224-236 Queen St Melbourne	RSVP & Inquiries to ilia.vurtel@bigpond.com NB: Parking available at Wilson Car park next door at flat rate $5 after 6pm
WA	Thur 16 Feb, 5.30 - 7pm	City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St West Perth	Members are invited to discuss participation via Skype or teleconferencing contact Anne Pickard stathan49@bigpond.com
WA	Thur 23 Feb, 5.30 - 7pm	City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St West Perth	Members are invited to discuss participation via Skype or teleconferencing contact Anne Pickard stathan49@bigpond.com

About the 2011-2012 CPD Policy

The AASW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy supports members in meeting their commitment to professional development by establishing CPD requirements for all members (excluding retired and student members) to be completed each membership year (July - June). Members may also complete additional professional development to gain Accredited Social Worker status for the subsequent membership year.

The CPD policy is also used by Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Australian College of Social Work members/fellows towards meeting their own requirements.

Enquiries about the CPD Policy should be forwarded to cpd@aasw.asn.au

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Important Documents for AASW Members

Download the CPD Policy 2011/12

Download the CPD Logbook 2011/12

Download the WORD FORMAT CPD Logbook 2011/12

Note: For members seeking Accredited Social Worker status for the 2011-12 membership year based on completion of the 2010-11 CPE requirements please refer to the CPE 2009 Policy and Logbook below

Download the CPE 2009 Policy

Download the CPE 2009 Logbook

AMHSW CPD Requirements - Government mandated CBT Training

Click here for important information for Accredited Mental Health Social Workers about CBT Training requirements

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Quick Links

CPD Requirements for All Members

CPD Requirements to gain Accredited Social Worker status for 2012-13

Find a CPD Event

Applying for AASW Endorsed Training Provider/Activity

My CPD Plan

CPD Requirements for Accredited Mental Health Social Workers

CPD Requirements for Australian College of Social Work Members/Fellows (no division)

CPD Requirements for Australian College of Social Work Members/Fellows (division)

CPD Requirements for Fully Retired Australian College of Social Work Members/Fellows

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CPD Requirements for All Members

All members of the AASW (excluding retired & student members) are required to participate in the CPD program. For the 2011-12 membership year all members are required to complete;

.....Reflection, Ethical Practice & Career Development.............................10 points

.....Skills & Knowledge..........................................................................10 points

.....Contributing to the Profession..........................................................10 points

................................................................................Total Points......... 30 points

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CPD Requirements to gain Accredited Social Worker status for 2012-13
Accredited Social Worker status gained by completing additional professional development is valued by many AASW members, and is a requirement for some workplaces. Members satisfying these requirements in 2011-12 will qualify for accreditation in 2012-2013.

To gain Accreditation for 2012-13 members will need to complete the following during 2011-12;

.....Reflection, Ethical Practice & Career Development.............................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Skills & Knowledge..........................................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Contributing to the Profession..........................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

................................................................................Total Points.........75 points

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CPD Requirements for Accredited Mental Health Social Workers
A requirement of maintaining AMHSW status for 2012-13 is to complete the following professional development during the 2011-12 membership year. Note that within the total 75 points you need to demonstrate completion of 30 points directly relevant to Mental Health practice, including the completion of the Government mandatory requirement for 10 hours of Focused Psychological Strategies related CPD. Click here for more information.

Towards maintaining AMHSW in 2012-13 it is required to complete the following CPD requirements in 2011-12;

.....Reflection, Ethical Practice & Career Development.............................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Skills & Knowledge..........................................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Contributing to the Profession..........................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

................................................................................Total Points.........75 points

Note: The AASW recognises that the CPD Policy 2011-12 currently being trialled may present difficulties for some AMHSW. As such arrangements are in place to manage reduced requirements/exemptions for all AMHSW. To discuss reduced requirements please contact the AASW Mental Health Team via email mentalhealth@aasw.asn.au

Please also note that the policy will continue to be developed in the coming year and we encourage your feedback to inform that work.

For more information about Accredited Mental Health Social Workers please visit the Medicare & Mental Health Page

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CPD Requirements for Australian College of Social Work Member/Fellow (no division)
Australian College of Social Work members/fellows who are not members of a division are required to complete the following during the 2011-12 membership year;

.....Reflection, Ethical Practice & Career Development.............................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Skills & Knowledge..........................................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Contributing to the Profession..........................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

................................................................................Total Points......... 75 points

For more information about the Australian College of Social Work please visit the ACSW Page.

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CPD Requirements for Australian College of Social Work Member/Fellow (division)
Australian College of Social Work members/fellows who are members/fellows of a dvision are required to compelte the following during the 2011-12 membership year. Note that within the total 75 points you need to demonstrate completion of 30 points of Division specific professional development in the categories of 'Skills & Knowledge' and 'Contributing to the Profession'.

.....Reflection, Ethical Practice & Career Development.............................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Skills & Knowledge..........................................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

.....Contributing to the Profession..........................................................25 points (includes 'All Member' 10pts)

................................................................................Total Points....... ..75 points

For more information about the Australian College of Social Work please visit the ACSW Page.

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CPD Requirements for Fully Retired Australian College of Social Work Member/Fellow

Australian College of Social Work members/fellows who are fully retired members are required to complete the following during the 2011-12 membership year;

.....Reflection, Ethical Practice & Career Development.............................25 points

................................................................................Total Points..........25 points

For more information about the Australian College of Social Work please visit the ACSW Page.

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Applying for AASW Endorsed Training Provider/Activity
The AASW Endorsement policy is currently under development. To apply for AASW Endorsement of a professional development activity please contact the Education Officer via email: cpd@aasw.asn.au

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My CPD Plan
The 'My CPD Plan' document will be a useful guide and template for members to plan their professional development goals for the membership year. Based on the AASW Practice Standards for Social Workers 2003 the document is currently under development and will be available from this page in the future.

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CBT Training Online
The Department of Health & Ageing has funded the development of CBT Fundamentals: Processes and Techniques in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy , a 10 module online training program. The development of this program has been a collaborative project between AASW, the Australian Psychological Society and Occupational Therapy Australia. The program is open to the public. Click here to access the program.

Assisting Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSW)s to meet the Mandatory CPD requirements

As AMHSWs are now required to meet annual CPD requirements for maintainence of medicare provider status under the Better Access initiative, the CBT training online may assist AMHSWs in meeting these requirements. Click here for more information.

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