Section 5.01. Examination.

 

(1)  An applicant for certification as a social worker, advanced practice social worker, or independent social worker or for licensure as a clinical social worker shall pass all parts of the examination required by the social worker section, unless the applicant is exempt from the examination requirement.

(2)  An applicant for certification as a social worker shall successfully complete the examination consisting of the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination and an examination approved by the section. Both parts of the examination may be taken prior to completion of the required degree.

(3)  An applicant for certification as an advanced practice social worker shall successfully complete the examination consisting of the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination and an examination approved by the section. Both parts of the examination may be taken prior to completion of the required degree.

(4)  An applicant for certification as an independent social worker shall successfully complete the examination consisting of the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination and an examination approved by the section. Both parts of the examination may be taken prior to completion of the required period of supervised practice.

(5)  An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall successfully complete the examination consisting of the Wisconsin statutes and rules examination and an examination approved by the section. Both parts of the examination may be taken prior to completion of the required period of supervised practice.

History: Cr. Register, November, 1992, No. 455 , eff. 12-1-93; CR 02-105 : am. (1) to (5), Register October 2002 No. 562 , eff. 11-1-02; CR 14-057 : am. (2), (3), Register December 2016 No. 732 , eff. 1-1-17.