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Continuing Education

As a professional social worker, you are committed to lifelong learning and a pursuit of the latest information, skills and interventions that will help you best meet the needs of the clients and communities you serve. Whether you're required to have continuing education credits as part of maintaining your license, or simply desire more experience in the field, we are committed to providing all social workers with vital professional development resources and cutting-edge opportunities that strengthen your professional skills.

Our members receive access to up-to-date info on DE licensing regulations and preparation for licensure, certificate and CE programs, student services, and resources for clinical social workers...

Frequently Asked Questions about Continuing Education

Recorded Workshops

sometimes it is easiest to jump online and learn, we understand that. throughout the year we offer both live webinars and a robust library of on-demand programs as well. you can register for the live programs through our events page and search for on-demand programs through our social work online ce institute.

live webinars

Throughout the year we offer live webinars around a variety of topics that are eligible for clinical, social/cultural and ethics credits. You can search for live webinars programs on the event page.

Who Recognizes These Programs for CE?

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How Many Credits Do I Need?

requirements for lbsws: for each renewal period, 20 hours are required. at least six of the hours shall be in the area of professional ethics. at least one of the hours shall be in the area of mandatory reporting.
requirements for lmsws: for each renewal period, 30 hours are required. at least six of the hours shall be in the area of professional ethics. at least one of the hours shall be in the area of mandatory reporting.
requirements for lcsws: for each renewal period, 40 hours are required. at least six of the hours shall be in the area of professional ethics. at least one of the hours shall be in the area of mandatory reporting.

any course or activity submitted for continuing education credit must have been attended during the biennial licensing period for which it is submitted. excess credits may not be carried over to the next licensing period.

CE Tracker

Now that you've earned your continuing education credits, you'll want to make certain you've retained your certificates to submit to the board for verification. CE tracker makes it easy to keep track of all your continuing education credits online.

Member Rate: $25
Non-Member Rate: $40

Subscribe to CE Tracker

On-Demand

Our most popular webinars are now available on-demand on the Social Work Online CE Institute. Earn your credits at your convenience from the comfort of your home, office, or your favorite study place.

Click here visit our home page on the Social Work Online CE Institute!