APHSW-C Exam Preparation
APHSW-C Preparation and Resources
The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) provides recommended references to support candidates preparing for the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker–Certified (APHSW-C) exam. These resources include foundational texts and professional materials that address key areas of hospice and palliative social work practice, such as psychosocial assessment, care coordination, ethics, grief and bereavement, and professionalism.
At BoardCerts, we incorporate these recommended references alongside the APHSW-C exam blueprint when developing our question banks. This approach ensures that our practice materials are accurate, current, and closely aligned with the competencies assessed on the exam. By providing targeted, exam-mapped questions and rationales, we help candidates strengthen critical thinking skills and build confidence for exam day.
Key Concepts on APHSW-C exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
APHSW-C Exam Blueprint Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Assessment and Reevaluation | Initial comprehensive assessment of patient and family/caregiver; ongoing assessment and reevaluation. | 18.5% |
Planning and Intervention | Planning, education, coordination of care/case management, counseling, and support. | 37.0% |
Death, Grief, and Bereavement | Death preparation; death, grief, and bereavement. | 20.7% |
Professionalism | Quality improvement; collaboration; personal, professional, and ethical competence; knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and standards; training and education. | 23.7% |
APHSW-C Resources
- The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work, Oxford University Press.
- Fast Facts and Concepts, Palliative Care Network of Wisconsin.
- Palliative Care: A Guide for Health Social Workers, Oxford University Press.
- LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care, Harrington Park Press.
- Resilient Grieving: How to Find Your Way Through a Devastating Loss. , The Experiment, LLC.
- Code of Ethics: English, National Association of Social Workers.
- Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care, National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care.
BoardCerts APHSW-C Practice Question Bank
The BoardCerts APHSW-C question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.
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