Can certification improve the professional competence of Chinese social workers

Dados Bibliográficos

ID9973050
AutoresHaibo Qin (0000-0003-0341-0753, Xinjiang University, autor correspondente), Yukun Li (0000-0003-0750-3308, Xinjiang University)
Ano2023
Volume67
Fascículo5
Páginas1279-1284
Data de publicação2023-06-15
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00208728231179962
OpenAlexW4380878052
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas6

The social work certification system in China does not require a professional education in social work and makes compromises for a lack of higher education. This brief statement introduces a study we are currently conducting to analyze the impact of the government-led social work certification system on the professional competence of practitioners. As a ‘level evaluation’ rather than an ‘admission requirement’ qualification exam, social workers without professional backgrounds show significant improvement in their professional competence after obtaining a license. This provides a new perspective for the development of social work in other countries, promoting the rapid development of social work through government-led initiatives and lowering barriers

Business · Certification · Competence (human resources · Government (linguistics · License · Medical education · Political science · Professional certification (computer technology · Professional development · Public relations · Social change · Social competence · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work