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If you want to be a clinical social worker, you need to get licensed. The Association of Social Work Boards\u00ae<\/sup> (ASWB\u00ae<\/sup>) administers the Bachelors Social Work licensing exam. Professionals who pass the exam show they have the knowledge and skills to succeed in the field.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the test like? How can I get a study guide that will help me pass?<\/p>\n

The information on this page will help! Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d button above to take a free ASWB Bachelors exam practice test.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>ASWB Bachelors Exam Contents<\/h2>\n

The ASWB Bachelors Exam includes 170 questions spanning four core aspects of a career in social work. Those four aspects include:<\/p>\n

<\/span>I. Human Development, Diversity, and Behavior in the Environment<\/h3>\n
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Human Growth and Development:<\/strong> This topic includes the impact of body image; various developmental theories, including sexual development and spiritual development through the lifespan; the impact of loss, separation and grief; gerontology; and the effect of aging parents on adult children.<\/p>\n

Human Behavior in the Social Environment:<\/strong> This topic includes details about interpersonal relationship dynamics, theories of crisis intervention, social change and community development theories, conflict theory, and criminal justice systems.<\/p>\n

Diversity, Social\/Economic Justice, and Oppression:<\/strong> This topic contains concepts of sexual orientation; how the transgender and transitioning process impacts behaviors, attitudes, identity, and relationships; and feminist theory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>II. Assessment<\/h3>\n
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Biophysical History and Collateral Data:<\/strong> This topic covers sexual dysfunction indicators, obtaining sensitive information, and how to assess clients\/client systems.<\/p>\n

Assessment Methods and Techniques:<\/strong> This topic covers psychosocial stress indicators, behavioral dysfunction indicators, methods of data collection and analysis, and mental and emotional illness indicators.<\/p>\n

Concepts of Abuse and Neglect:<\/strong> This topic covers indicators and dynamics of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>III. Interventions with Clients\/Client Systems<\/h3>\n
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Indicators and Effects of Crisis and Change:<\/strong> This topic covers out-of-home placement, crisis intervention theories, and the dynamics and effects of loss, separation, and grief.<\/p>\n

Intervention Processes and Techniques:<\/strong> This section covers conflict-resolution methods, setting limits, and techniques in role modeling.<\/p>\n

Use of Collaborative Relationships:<\/strong> This topic covers networking methods, consultation approaches, formal and informal power structures, and the methods to clarify the roles of the social worker in the intervention process.<\/p>\n

Documentation:<\/strong> This topic covers case recording principles, objective and subjective data, and the processes for developing formal documents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>IV. Professional Relationships, Values, and Ethics<\/h3>\n
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Professional Values and Ethical Issues:<\/strong> This topic covers social work legal and ethical issues, identifying and resolving ethical issues, and several legal and ethical issues, including dual relationships, termination, and death and dying.<\/p>\n

Confidentiality:<\/strong> This topic covers using client records, information security, and mandatory reporting.<\/p>\n

Professional Development and Use of Self:<\/strong> This topic covers staying objective, maintaining a safe work environment, and mastering self-care techniques for social workers.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>ASWB Bachelors Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online ASWB Bachelors prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n

Here’s what you’ll find in the ASWB Bachelors course:<\/p>\n\n