Reassessing BSW Field Education: Persistent and Emerging Issues 3 Years After EPAS 2022

Key Points

• Field education faces ongoing challenges and new concerns after EPAS 2022 implementation, indicating a need for updates.
• The assessment of current practices shows a lack of alignment with professional standards, impacting student preparedness.
• Evaluation of curriculum and supervision methods revealed gaps in competencies necessary for effective practice in BSW programs.
• Insights from the last three years underscore the importance of addressing these issues for future BSW educational quality.