Advanced certification created for social workers
Advanced certification created for social workers
Credential focuses on palliative and hospice care
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) have created the advanced certified hospice and palliative social worker credential (ACHP-SW).
This is the first national credential in hospice and palliative care tailored to capture the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities of professional social workers in hospice and palliative care settings. Developed by NASW and NHPCO, it became available from NASW in November 2008.
"Many of the professions that comprise the interdisciplinary team in hospice and palliative care offer advanced certifications and credentials," Elizabeth Clark, MD, NASW executive director, said. "There has been no other certification available exclusively for social workers in this domain. Social workers in hospice and palliative care deserve recognition for the unique skills and abilities they bring to the field."
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) have created the advanced certified hospice and palliative social worker credential (ACHP-SW).Subscribe Now for Access
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