Evaluating the Oral Examination in Virginia's Licensing of Clinical Social Workers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12385276 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marilyn A Biggerstaff (Virginia Commonwealth University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 184-197 |
| Publication date | 1992-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Research on Social Work Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7315 • E-ISSN: 1552-7581 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/104973159200200205 |
| OpenAlex | W2008782811 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
An oral examination has been used in Virginia's licensing of clinical social workers since 1978 in addition to a written examination. This article presents findings of an evaluation of the oral examination employing a stratified random sample of 99 social workers taking the oral examination from 1978 through 1988. A t test and logistic regression analyses were used to determine if characteristics of the social workers' experience in MSW field instruction, post-MSW employment, or competencies listed by the candidate on the licensing application could predict the outcome of the oral exam. Results of the study indicate that there were no characteristics of the candidates or their practice experiences that predicted the outcome ofpassing or failing the oral examination
Actuarial science · Business · Empirical examination · Environmental health · Family medicine · Logistic regression · Medical education · Objective structured clinical examination · Oral examination · Oral health · Physical examination · Political science · Stratified sampling · Test (biology · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Research in Social Sciences · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work · Surgery
| Citations per year | 0.03 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1994 - 1994 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |