Wisconsin Code § 457.16

Examinations
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(1) (a) The appropriate section of
the examining board shall arrange for examinations for social
worker, advanced practice social worker, independent social
worker, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, and
professional counselor certification and licensure to be conducted
at least semiannually and at times and places determined by that
section of the examining board, and shall provide public notice of
each examination at least 90 days before the date of the
examination.
(b) The professional counselor section may, in accordance
with par. (a), arrange for an examination that tests an applicant’s
knowledge of state law relating to the practice of professional
counseling in accordance with s. 457.51 (3), if such an examination is required for applicants for licensure under s. 457.12 (1m).
(2) Examinations shall consist of written or oral tests, or
both, requiring applicants to demonstrate minimum competency
in subjects substantially related to the practice of social work, advanced practice social work, independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, as appropriate, and may include an examination that tests an
applicant’s knowledge of state law relating to the relevant
practice.

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