Core Competency

#6
Caitlyn Simkin

6.1 Use practice experience to

inform scientific inquiry
Social workers have different experiences in

their field and share their experiences to

enlighten the rest of their community and
colleagues.
Example: WAVE classes and its relationship to
the biopsychosocial viewpoint

6.2 Use research evidence to inform

practice
Research helps social workers to perform

better practice with clients.

Example: Reading up-to-date scholarly
articles to help advance better practice
among clients and colleagues