There is not a state statute specific examination. Nor do the social work, marriage and family therapy, nor professional counselor rules contain procedures for the review of examination or claims of examination error, nor a provision relating to the denial of the release of grades or issuance of a credential if the board determines that the applicant violated the rules of conduct or otherwise acted dishonestly.
Minnesota: Licensure as a marriage and family therapist in Minnesota requires passage of both the AMFTRB marital and family therapy examination as well as a state oral examination testing knowledge of state laws, ethics, and professional responsibilities (Minn. Admin. Code 5300.0130 (1) (F)). Licensure as a professional counselor is set by state statute, and requires passage of the NCE or an equivalent national examination as determined by the board, and ethical, oral, and situational examinations if prescribed by the board (Minn. Stats. 148B.53 (1) (a) 5.). It does not appear that the board has approved additional examinations or prescribed additional testing by rule.
Licensure as a licensed social worker requires passage of the ASWB bachelor’s examination (Minn. Stats. 148E.055 (2) (a) 2.), passage of the master’s examination administered by the ASWB for licensure as a licensed graduate social worker (Minn. Stats. 148E.055 (3) (a) 2.), passage of the advanced generalist ASWB examination for licensure as an independent social worker (Minn. Stats. 148E.055 (4) (a) 3.), and passage of the ASWB clinical examination for licensure as a clinical social worker (Minn. Stats. 148E.055 (5) (a) 4.).
There is not a state statute specific examination for professional counselors and social workers. Neither the social work, marriage and family therapy, nor professional counselor rules nor statutes contain procedures for the review of examination or claims of examination error, nor a provision relating to the denial of the release of grades or issuance of a credential if the board determines that the applicant violated the rules of conduct or otherwise acted dishonestly.
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies:
The Board reviewed its rules with the purpose of updating its processes and procedures. This rule removes obsolete provisions and clarifies and streamlines examination provisions which impact all the professions credentialed by the Board.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact analysis:
The rule was posted on the department’s website for 14 days to solicit input on possible economic impact. No comments were received.
Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis:
The Fiscal Estimate and Economic Impact Analysis is attached.
Effect on small business:
These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Daniel.Hereth@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Jon Derenne, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-266-0955; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TEXT OF RULE
Section 1. MPSW 1.05 (3) and (5) are repealed.
Section 2. MPSW 1.05 (6) is amended to read:
MPSW 1.05 (6) Applicants shall pass each part of the examination. An applicant who fails either part I or part II of the an examination shall retake that part of the examination. The passing grade on each part of the examination is determined by the board to represent competence sufficient to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
The board may adopt the recommended passing score of the examination provider for part I of the examination testing entry level competency.
Section 3. MPSW 1.05 (7), 1.06 and 1.07 are repealed.
Section 4. MPSW 3.01 (3) is amended to read:
MPSW 3.01 (3) Verification of successful completion of the examination required examinations.
Section 5. MPSW 3.05 (3) is amended to read:
MPSW 3.05 (3) Verification of successful completion of the examination required examinations.
Section 6. MPSW 3.07 (4) is amended to read:
MPSW 3.07 (4) Verification of successful completion of the examination approved by the sectionrequired examinations, or verification that the applicant has obtained certification of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) of the National Association of Social Workers.
Section 7. MPSW 3.09 (4) is amended to read:
MPSW 3.09 (4) Verification of successful completion of the examination approved by the sectionrequired examinations, or verification that the applicant is a board certified diplomat (BCD) of the American Board of Examiners in clinical social work
Section 8. MPSW 3.11 is amended to read:
MPSW 3.11 (1) The social worker section may issue a temporary certificate permitting the use of the title “social worker” to an individual who pays the fee under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., and who meets all the qualifications for the social worker certificate except for passing the required examinationexaminations. (2) The social worker section may issue a temporary certificate permitting the use of the title “advanced practice social worker” to an individual who pays the fee under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., and who meets all the qualifications for the advanced practice social worker certificate except for passing the required examinationexaminations. (3) The social worker section may issue a temporary certificate permitting the use of the title “independent social worker” to an individual who pays the fee under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., and who meets all the qualifications for the independent social worker certificate except for passing the required examinationexaminations.
(4) The social worker section may issue a temporary license permitting the practice of clinical social work and the use of the title “clinical social worker” to an individual who pays the fee under s. 440.05 (6), Stats., and who meets all the qualifications for the clinical social worker license except for passing the required examinationexaminations. (5) The temporary credential expires upon notification of successful completion of the examinationrequired examinations or expiration of the 9 month period, whichever is earlier. The temporary credential may be renewed once.
Section 9. MPSW 5.01 (1) is repealed and recreated to read:
MPSW 5.01 Examination. (1) The social worker, advanced practice social worker, independent social worker, and clinical social worker examination process consists of 2 examinations. One examination tests entry level competency in the practice area for which the credential is sought. The other examination tests knowledge of the provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code that pertain to the relevant practice area. Applicants shall pass each examination.
Section 10. MPSW 5.01 (2), (3), (4) and (5) are repealed.
Section 11. MPSW 5.01 (6), (7), and (8) are created to read:
MPSW 5.01 (6) Both of the required examinations for certification as a social worker, or advanced practice social worker, may be taken prior to the completion of the required degree.
(7) Both of the required examinations for certification as an independent social worker, and for licensure as a clinical social worker, may be taken prior to completion of the required period of supervised practice.
(8) An applicant for certification as a social worker, advanced practice social worker, or independent social worker, or for licensure as a clinical social worker, need not take the examination testing provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code that pertain to the profession if the applicant took and passed the state statute and administrative code examination in the process of applying for and receiving another social worker credential from the section. July 21, 2020
Section 12. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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