requirements for obtaining licenses and this information can generally be found on the web. According to and to obtain the LBSW in New Mexico I would need to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program, take the ASWB bachelor’s exam, and pay the application and testing fee (MSW Guide, n.d.). Once I obtained my license then I would be able to practice social work in New Mexico and would have to follow the guidelines set in place for all social workers. There are rules and guidelines that I would need to follow when practicing social work which are also covered in chapter three. These guidelines are established to ensure that a patient or client is treated with the respect that they deserve and that they are valued as individuals. These
