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PRC Social Worker Licensure Examination (Philippines)
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SWLE Philippines PRC Health Exams License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation
Phase 1: Human Behavior & Social EnvironmentYou are here
Master developmental theories (Freud, Erikson, Piaget), family dynamics, and social environment systems affecting clients.
Phase 2: Social Work Practice & Methods
Study primary casework concepts, group work phases, community organization models (COPAR), and research design.
Phase 3: Welfare Policies & Philippine Laws
Review RA 4373, RA 10847, the Philippine Social Work Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards (2023), and child/family/vulnerable sector laws.
Phase 4: Field Application & Case Management
Apply the problem-solving process (study, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, termination) to case studies and practice tests.
Can You Take the SWLE Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •At least eighteen (18) years of age, lowered from twenty-one by RA 10847.
- •Filipino citizenship or reciprocity agreement qualifications.
- •Good health and good moral character with NBI clearance and no convictions involving moral turpitude.
- •PSA-issued birth certificate and marriage contract (if applicable).
SWLE Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
The PRC typically schedules the SWLE in September each year; the 2026 examination is programmed for September 9, 10 and 11, 2026. Verify room assignments and filing deadlines directly in the PRC LERIS portal.
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
RA 4373 provides no conditioned status and no removal examination, and the PRC List of Requirements lists only First-Timer and Repeater tracks for Social Workers at the PHP 900.00 complete fee, so a failed examinee retakes all five subjects. PRC does not publish a fixed retake waiting period or attempt limit in the official sources reviewed; candidates should verify the next application window and current requirements with PRC.
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What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: HBSE - Philippine Social Realities & Social Problem Analysis
5 sections
Chapter 2: HBSE - Developmental Theories & Personality Foundations
4 sections
Chapter 3: HBSE - Filipino Family Dynamics, Culture & Social Systems
6 sections
Chapter 4: HBSE - Social Change, Development Perspectives & Social Movements
5 sections
Chapter 5: SWPPS - History, Philosophy & Philippine Social Legislation
4 sections
Chapter 6: SWPPS - Ethics, Welfare Administration & Social Security
6 sections
Chapter 7: SWPPS - Social Work Statistics
4 sections
Chapter 8: SWPPS - Social Work Research 1 & 2
5 sections
Chapter 9: SWPPS - Social Welfare Project & Program Development and Management
3 sections
Chapter 10: Practice I - Foundations of Social Casework
4 sections
Chapter 11: Practice I - Interventions, Documentation & Field Instruction
8 sections
Chapter 12: Practice I - Field Instruction I: Institutional Placement with Individuals & Families
3 sections
Chapter 13: Practice II - Foundations of Social Group Work
4 sections
Chapter 14: Practice II - Group Work Helping Process & Program Media
7 sections
Chapter 15: Practice III - Foundations of Community Organization & COPAR
4 sections
Chapter 16: Practice III - Mobilization, Advocacy & Community Practice
7 sections
Chapter 17: SWLE Overview, PRC Regulations & Board Examination Strategy
3 sections
SWLE Exam Details
PRC Social Worker Licensure Examination (Philippines)
Administered by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Professional Regulatory Board for Social Workers, Philippines
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Professional Regulatory Board for Social Workers, Philippines content outline
Theories of personality development, human growth, biological, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual factors, Filipino family dynamics, and social processes in groups and communities.
History, philosophy, values, and ethics of social work, the Philippine Social Work Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards (Board Resolution No. 05, s. 2023), social welfare administration, social security programs, social policy, and welfare laws.
Practice with individuals and families, including assessment, helping processes, intervention, documentation, supervision, and field application.
Group-work foundations, group formation and development, program media, mutual aid, implementation, evaluation, and termination.
Community practice and field instruction, including integration, social preparation, organization, mobilization, leadership, networking, evaluation, and phase-out.
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What's Next After the SWLE?
After passing the SWLE, you can pursue these career paths
Medical Social Worker
Practice in government or private hospitals conducting psychosocial evaluations and managing PhilHealth and Malasakit Center healthcare assistance.
Court Social Worker
Conduct Social Case Study Reports and discernment assessments for Family Courts handling cases under RA 7610, RA 9344, and RA 9262.
Community Development Officer
Lead grassroots community organizing, participatory research, and project implementation in Local Government Units or non-governmental organizations.
Social Welfare Officer
Coordinate and supervise social protection programs, crisis interventions, and statutory welfare services at the DSWD or municipal social welfare offices.
SWLE Exam FAQ
Official Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Professional Regulatory Board for Social Workers, Philippines Resources
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