ADVANCING SOCIAL WORK IN UTAHEducation, Leadership, & Professional Community
The Utah Social Work Association connects and supports social workers across the state through continuing education, professional networking, and leadership development. Our mission is to strengthen the impact of social work in healthcare and communities by fostering collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
SOCIAL WORK LEADER | BOARD PRESIDENTMEET ANDREW LAYNE, LCSW — ADVANCING SOCIAL WORK IN UTAH
Andrew Layne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through hospice care, grief, and complex life transitions. As Board President of the Utah Social Work Association, he is committed to advancing the profession through education, collaboration, and professional networking for social workers across the state. Andrew is passionate about strengthening the social work community and supporting leaders who serve in healthcare and other critical practice settings. Through his leadership, he works to further the association’s mission of promoting high standards, ethical practice, and professional growth.
OUR PURPOSESupporting Social Workers Across Utah
The Utah Social Work Association is dedicated to strengthening the role of social workers across healthcare, community, and educational settings throughout the state. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, we work to expand access to services that support the psychosocial well-being of individuals and families at every stage of life.
01. Leadership & Professional Development
We support the growth of social workers as leaders in their professional environments by offering opportunities for education, connection, and continued learning..02. Collaboration & Professional Advocacy
UTAHSWA works alongside organizations and community partners to strengthen and promote the social work profession across healthcare and community systems.03. Community & Knowledge Sharing
Our association provides a space for social workers to connect, exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from one another through professional networking and educational opportunities.04. Ethical Practice & Professional Standards
We promote high standards of ethical practice and support the delivery of quality social work services in healthcare, mental health, education, and community settings.
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Empowering social workers to lead, connect, and make a lasting impact.
APPLYCONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPROVAL
UTAHSWA offers Continuing Education (CEU) approval for educational events related to the field of social work. Organizations and agencies can apply to have their trainings reviewed and approved so they can provide continuing education opportunities for social work professionals.To request CEU approval, please download and complete the application and submit it to CEU@utahswa.org. If you have questions about the process, our CEU liaison, is available to assist.
Supporting continuing education helps strengthen the social work profession and the communities we serve.
LET’S MAKE A CHANGEJoin the Utah Social Workers Association Today
The Utah Social Workers Association (UTAHSWA) remains an affordable, high-quality option for networking and continuing education across Utah. We offer frequent virtual continuing education opportunities, with upcoming events regularly posted for members.