Social Work State License Requirements

Alabama CE Requirements

CE hours for Alabama requirements for social workers: LBSW/LMSW/LICSW:

Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE. 30 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance.
LBSW/LMSW/LICSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 10 of the 30 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. If supervisor, 3 hours supervision each renewal period. 1-hour child abuse and neglect training is recommended. 3 hours of clinical social work each renewal period.
Alabama Board of Professional Counselors Information

Provider NBCC Next Renewal: Jul 29th, 2024 40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 10 may be earned with distance learning. LPC: 40 credit hours by your 2-year license renewal date. (6) of the required 40 must be in ethics. 10 credits may be earned with distance learning (online/homestudy) courses. ALC: 10 credit hours by your 1-year license renewal period. (2) of the required 10 must be in ethics. 2.5 credits may be earned with distance learning (online/homestudy) courses.
Alabama Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Provider NBCC 5951 Next Renewal: Dec 30th, 2023 40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 30 may be earned with distance learning. 10 credit hours must be in clinical MFT workshops; and 6 in professional ethics; 6 in diagnosis and treatment.

Alaska CE Requirements

Alaska require for social workers: LBSW/LMSW/LCSW

Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE. 45 hours every 2 years. License expires on 6/30 (even years)
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 6 hours of substance abuse each renewal period. 3 hours of teletherapy practice each renewal period. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 6 hours of cultural competence each renewal period. First biennial renewals: All 6 hours must be relevant to Alaskan Natives. All subsequent renewals: 3 of the 6 required hours must be relevant to Alaskan Natives.
Alaska Professional Counselors

Provider NBCC Renewal: Oct 30th 40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years 20 CE can be distance learning 3 credit hours must be in professional ethics
Alaska Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Provider NBCC Next Renewal: Dec 30th, 2024 45 CE credit hours required every 2 years — The continuing education requirement depends on the length of licensure. AK MFTs who have been licensed for 18 months or more of the concluding license period have a requirement of 45 hours. A maximum of 22 credit hours may be earned via online/distance learning. Those who have been licensed for at least 12 months but less than 18 months have a requirement of 30 contact hours. A maximum of 15 credit hours may be earned via online/distance learning. Those who have been licensed for less than 12 months have a requirement of 23 contact hours. A maximum of 11 credit hours may be earned via online/distance learning. For all licensees, at least 2 credit hours must be in professional ethics, addiction, domestic violence, and cross-cultural competence. For all licensees, no more than half of the total credit hours may be earned via distance learning.

Arizona CE Requirements

Arizona require for social workers: LBSW/LMSW/LCSW

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 3 hours cultural competence/diversity each renewal period. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. Licensees must complete a 3-hour tutorial on Board Statutes and Regulations.
Arizona Professional Counselors Information

30 CE credit hours are required every 2 years. 30 credits can be distance learning/home study courses 3 hours on behavioral health ethics or mental health law, 3 hours on cultural competence and diversity, and 3 hours on Board Rules and Regulations are required. ASWB ACE & NBCC accepted
Arizona Marriage & Family Therapists Information

30 CE credit hours required every 2 years —30 credits can be distance learning/home study courses 3 hours on behavioral health ethics or mental health law, 3 hours on cultural competence and diversity, and 3 hours on Board Rules and Regulations are required. ASWB ACE & NBCC accepted

Arkansas CE Requirements

Arkansas require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. Arkansas Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; at least 15 of the 30 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period.
Arkansas Counselors Information

Provider NBCC. 24 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 24 may be earned online. Renewal requires a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education including 3 hours of Ethics.
Arkansas Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Provider NBCC. 24 CE credit hours required every 2 years —Renewal requires a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education including 3 hours of Ethics. 24 may be earned online.

California CE Requirements

California require for social workers?

LCSW: 36 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LCSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. Telehealth: Effective July 1, 2023, the Board will begin requiring both applicants for licensure and licensees to have completed a minimum of three hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth, which must include law and ethics related to telehealth. For supervisors: 6 hours of supervision each renewal period. 15-Hour Training for New Supervisors: Requires persons licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences who commence supervision for the first time in California on or after January 1, 2022, to complete 15 hours of supervision training or coursework. 6 hours of suicide risk/assessment will be a one-time requirement. 7 hours HIV/AIDS required the first renewal period only. 6 hours Law & Ethics each renewal period.
California Counselors Information

ASWB ACE & NBCC approved 36 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 36 may be earned online. All our distant learning (online/homestudy) courses are considered “interactive” and available for your 36 credit hours. Effective January 1, 2021, California requires 6 credits are required in suicide risk and assessment. This is a one-time requirement. All licensees must certify completion of continuing education on their renewal application. Random CE audits ensure compliance.
California Marriage & Family Therapists Information

ASWB ACE & NBCC approved. 36 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 36 may be earned online. All our distance learning (online/homestudy) courses are considered “interactive” and available for your 36 credit hours. Effective January 1, 2021, California requires 6 credits are required in suicide risk and assessment. This is a one-time requirement. All licensees must certify completion of continuing education on their renewal application. Random CE audits ensure compliance.

Colorado CE Requirements

Colorado require for social workers

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 8/31 (odd years). AceASWB approved provider
LSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
Colorado Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists

ASWB ACE & NBCC approved provider. Licensees should accrue at least 40 PDH during each 2-year renewal cycle. No more than 20 PDH may be accrued in a single PDA category during a 2-year renewal cycle. A maximum of 5 hours may be carried from the last renewal cycle to the next cycle, if the hours were earned within 3 months of the renewal cycle and are in excess of the required 40 hours. Example: A licensee accrues 48 hours within the 2-year renewal cycle—an excess of 8 hours. Five of the excess hours were accrued during the last 3 months of the cycle. The other 3 were accrued earlier in the cycle. The 5 hours earned in the last 3 months can be carried into the next renewal cycle. Documentation (e.g. certificates) of the 40 PDH should not be sent to DORA unless specifically requested to do so. If a license has been lapsed or a licensee is selected for an audit, verification documentation is required. Certain license and certificate types are not to participate in the CPD program. These types are: Certified Addiction Counselors Level I (levels II and III do participate) Psychologists Unlicensed Psychotherapists PDA Categories that can be used for credit: (1) Coursework PDH may be accrued for credit for the coursework category through continuing education. A total of 20 PDH may be accrued in the Coursework category. Our online/web courses fall under this category. (2) Independent Learning PDH may be accrued for credit for the Independent Learning category through Reading Journals and professionally relevant literature. A total of 20 PDH may be accrued in Independent Learning activities during each 2-year renewal cycle.

Connecticut CE Requirements

Connecticut require for social workers?

15 hours every year. The license expires based on the birth month. Ace ASWB-approved providers.
LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

There is a limit of 6 hours of continuing education that can be completed online. First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. 1 hour of cultural competence each renewal period. 2 hours at initial licensure and every 6 years thereafter on the topic of mental health conditions common to Veterans and family members of veterans.
Connecticut Counselors Information

Provider NBCC. 15 CE credit hours are required every year — 15 may be earned online. During your first renewal, you must complete at least two contact hours of training or education (and not less than once every six years thereafter) on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression, and grief, and © suicide prevention training. 1 credit Cultural Competency
Connecticut Marriage & Family Therapists Information

15 CE credit hours are required every year — 15 may be earned online. approved to offer continuing education courses by the Association of State Social Work Boards (ASWB) 15 credit hours every year on the licensee’s birth month 1 credit hour in cultural competency During your first renewal, you must complete at least two contact hours of training or education (and not less than once every six years thereafter) on the topic of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans, including (A) determining whether a patient is a veteran or family member of a veteran, (B) screening for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, risk of suicide, depression, and grief, and © suicide prevention training.

Delaware CE Requirements

Delaware require for social workers?

LBSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LMSW: 30 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 1/31 (odd years). Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 6 hours of ethics each renewal period. 1-hour mandatory reporting each renewal period.
Delaware Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information.

Approved Provider NBCC. 40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 20 may be earned online. 20 CE credits in the licensing renewal period may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses. 20 hours must be face-to-face.

Dist. of Columbia CE Requirements

Dist. of Columbia require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 7/31 (odd years). District of Columbia Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSWA/LGSW/LISW/LICSW Requirement Breakdown

There is a limit of 12 hours of continuing education that can be completed online. Covid Waiver: The Board has extended the suspension of the live, in-person, face-to-face requirements, effective during the current licensure term from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2023. This means that all hours can be obtained online through 7/31/2023. 6 hours of ethics each renewal period. Ethics courses must be taken in person. See the Covid waiver above, all hours can be obtained online through 7/31/2023. 2 hours LGBTQ each renewal period. 4 hours of coursework on Public Health Priorities.
District of Columbia Counselors Information

Approved by Provider NBCC. 40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 40 may be earned online. Ethics, 6 CE credit hours. Trauma Counseling, 4 CE credit hours. Cultural Competence, 2 CE credit hours
District of Columbia Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Approved Provider NBCC. 30 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 15 may be earned online. No less than fifteen (15) of the thirty (30) hours shall be completed in the physical presence of the approved sponsor. Six (6) hours of the thirty (30) hours shall be in ethics and the remaining twenty-four (24) hours may consist of current and emerging issues in marriage and family therapy such as: (a) Non-Traditional Families; (b) Domestic Violence; HIV; (d) Aging; (e) End of Life Issues; (f) Addiction and Psychopharmacology; or (g) Trauma.

Florida CE Requirements

Florida require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. License expires 3/31 (odd years). Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
CMSW/LCSW/LMFT/LMHC Requirement Breakdown

CMSW: First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. 3 hours of laws and rules every third biennium. 2 hours of domestic violence every third biennium. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 2 hours of medical errors each renewal period. LCSW/LMFT/LMHC: First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. 3 hours of ethics or teletherapy each renewal period. Courses must be taken in alternating biennial renewal periods. 2 hours of medical errors each renewal period. 2 hours of domestic violence every third biennium. 3 hours of laws and rules every third biennium. 4 hours of supervisor training every third biennium for qualified supervisors only. This must be completed every third biennium. Initial Licensure: As a condition of initial licensure, the board requires 3 hours of HIV/AIDS training.
Florida Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

30 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 30 may be earned online. Licensees are required to complete 30 credit hours every renewal period. Continuing Education Requirements: - General Hours: 25 hours required every biennium - Medical Errors: 2 hours required every biennium - Ethics & Boundaries or Telehealth: 3 hours required every biennium ( you must alternate this requirement. If you take ethics for one renewal, you must take telehealth for the next.) - Laws & Rules: 3 hours are required every third biennium - Domestic Violence: 2 hours required every third biennium Qualified Supervisors must take a 4-credit Qualified Supervisor training every third biennium. We do not currently offer a course that meets this requirement.

Georgia CE Requirements

Georgia require for social workers?

35 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 9/30 (even years). Georgia Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

Synchronous/Asynchronous Limits: A maximum of 10 hours of continuing education may be obtained through self-paced/asynchronous activities. 25 hours must be through live/synchronous activities. 5 hours of ethics each renewal period. The Board requires that ethics courses be obtained through synchronous activities only. Of the remaining 30 hours, a minimum of fifteen (15) shall be core hours and not more than fifteen (15) shall be related hours.
Georgia Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

ASWB ACE & NBCC Provider 35 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 10 may be earned online. Thirty-five (35) hours of continuing education are required to be obtained within the two (2) year biennial licensure cycle to renew each license, including associate level licenses. **A maximum of ten (10) hours of continuing education may be obtained asynchronously (self/home study) for each two-year renewal period. A minimum of five (5) of the thirty-five (35) hours shall be specifically designated as continuing education in professional ethics relating to any of the specialties of professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. Ethics hours shall be obtained through synchronous activities only

Hawaii CE Requirements

Hawaii require for social workers?

45 hours every 3 years. The license expires on 6/30 every 3 years. Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period.

Idaho CE Requirements

Idaho require for social workers?

20 hours every year. The license expires on the licensee's birthday. Idaho Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LMSW/LCSW/LSWI/LMSWI Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. Continuing education for clinical licensees must be clinical in nature except that five (5) hours each year may be nonclinical but must be relevant to the practice of social work. 1-hour ethics each renewal period. First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.
Idaho Professional Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

Approved Provider NBCC. 40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 40 may be earned online. 3 credit hours must be in ethics.

Illinois CE Requirements

Illinois require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 11/30 (odd years). Illinois Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. A minimum of 50% of the total CE hours required must be obtained by a method that includes face-to-face, in-person instruction or experience. 3 hours of cultural competence each renewal period. 1 hour of implicit bias training is required per renewal period. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 1-hour sexual harassment prevention each renewal period. Mandated Reporter training is required every three years.
Illinois Counselors Information

Approved provider of NBCC. 30 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 30 may be earned online. All clinical professional counselors are required to complete 18 hours of clinical supervision training of the 30 continuing education hours required. This is a one-time (lifetime) requirement. Implicit Bias Training – A minimum of 1 hour of training every renewal. This can be a 1CE training or training that meets the requirements of the rule and may not offer CEs. Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – A minimum of 1 hour of training every renewal. This can be a 1CE training or training that meets the requirements of the rule and may not offer CEs. The training must meet the requirements listed in the rule. Mandated Reporter Training – A minimum of 1 hour of training every renewal. This can be a 1CE training or training that meets the requirements of the law and may not offer CEs. The training must meet the requirements listed in the law. Alzheimer's Education – A minimum of 1 hour of training every renewal. This can be a 1CE training or training that meets the requirements of the law and may not offer CEs.

Iowa CE Requirements

Iowa require for social workers?

27 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 12/31 (even years). Iowa Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LISW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. LBSW/LMSW: First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 1-hour mandatory reporting each renewal period. LISW: In addition to the above requirements; LISWs are required to complete 3 hours of supervision each renewal.
Iowa Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

Approved Provider NBCC. 40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 20 may be earned online. 3 hours in ethics are required.

Indiana CE Requirements

Indiana require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 3/31 (even years). 20 hours are required per year; however, the license is only renewed once every 2 years. Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board accept courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 2 hours of ethics each renewal period (1 hour is required each year).
Indiana Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB and NBCC. 40 credit hours (20 each year) by April 1 on even-numbered years. 2 in ethics (1 per year)

Kansas CE Requirements

Kansas require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. Kansas Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LSCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. LMSW/LSCSW: 6 hours of social work safety awareness, a one-time requirement only. 6 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders each renewal period. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. LBSW: 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 6 hours of social work safety awareness, a one-time requirement only.
Kansas Counselors Information

Approved Provider NBCC. 30 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 30 may be earned online. 30 hours are required for every 2-year renewal period. - 3 credit hours should be in ethics - 6 credit hours in diagnosis/treatment of mental disorders
Kansas Marriage & Family Therapists Information.

Approved Provider NBCC 40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 40 may be earned online. 3 credit hours should be in ethics and 6 credit hours in diagnosis/treatment of mental disorders for each required renewal period.

Kentucky CE Requirements

Kentucky require for social workers?

LSW: 15 hours every 3 years. LCSW/CSW: 30 hours every 3 years. Kentucky Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/CSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. LSW/CSW: 1.5 hours of pediatric abusive head trauma required once every six years. 3 hours of domestic violence and elder abuse. This is a one-time requirement following initial licensure. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. The Kentucky Board requires that ethics courses be approved by the board. We do not currently offer this course. 6 hours of suicide prevention are required once every six years. CSW: In addition to all of the requirements listed above, as of 3/15/2022, all CSWs in supervision must also complete supervision training. LCSW: LCSWs must also complete 3 hours of supervision each renewal period. The Kentucky Board requires that supervision courses be approved by the board. We do not currently offer this course.
Kentucky Counselors Information

10 credit hours during your annual license renewal. 3 Hours of Domestic Violence for your first 3 years of Licensure. 3 Hours of Kentucky Law every 3 years. 6 Hours of Suicide Assessment, treatment, and management within the first year of licensure and every six (6) years thereafter. We do not currently offer a course that meets the Kentucky Law requirement. approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC
Kentucky Marriage & Family Therapists Information

15 CE credit hours are required every year — 15 may be earned online. All hours shall be in or related to the field of marriage and family therapy. Three (3) hours of the fifteen (15) hours required need to be in the field of professional ethics. 3 Hours of Domestic Violence for your first 3 years of Licensure. 6 Hours of Suicide Assessment, treatment, and management on the first renewal and every third renewal period. If you select material relevant to marriage and family therapy it’s likely it will be accepted by your board, but it will require board approval. Please contact your state board to ask about approval.

Louisiana CE Requirements

Louisiana require for social workers?

20 hours every year. License expiration: 8/31. Louisiana Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
RSW/CSW/LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-BACS Requirements Breakdown

a limit of 10 hours of continuing education that can be completed online. note: LABSWE has waived the requirement of in-person continuing education through August 31, 2023. RSW/CSW/LMSW: 3 hours of ethics every two years. LCSW: 3 hours of ethics every two years. 10 hours each year must be clinical content, including diagnosis and treatment. LCSW-BACS: In addition to the requirements listed above for LCSWs, LCSW-BACS must complete 3 hours of clinical supervision every two years.
Louisiana Counselors Information

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 30 may be earned online. A counselor may obtain 30 of the 40 CEHs through one or more of the options listed below. Effective July 1, 2014, a maximum of 20 CEHs may be obtained through an online format, with the exception of coursework obtained through a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Home Study (10 hours maximum per renewal period, effective July 1, 2014). Counselors can obtain a total of 30 credits through CE-credit.com. Of the 30 credits, 20 credits may be obtained through Online Format (Reading Based Online and Recorded Webinar) and 10 credits may be obtained through Homestudy (Book Courses). When printing off your certificates, in the space provided, please designate whether it was in the Online Format or in the Homestudy Format. Online Article or Website courses have an icon of a globe with “www” under it and Homestudy (book courses) have a book icon. 3 Credit Hours must be in Ethics. 6 clock hours must be accrued in diagnosis (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, as published by the American Psychiatric Association).approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

Maine CE Requirements

Maine require for social workers?

25 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. Ace Approved provider
LMSW-CC/LSW/LMSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 15 of the 25 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. LMSW-CC/LSW/LMSW: 12 hours of domestic violence. This is a one-time requirement. 4 hours of ethics each renewal period. LSW-C: 6 hours of ethics each renewal period. 6 hours of a psychosocial assessment is required for the first renewal. 12 hours of domestic violence. This is a one-time requirement. LCSW: 4 hours of ethics each renewal period. 12 hours of domestic violence. This is a one-time requirement.
Maine Counselors Information

55 credit hours by your licensure renewal date (every 2 years by the end of the month from the date of the initial license). All 55 hours may be earned through formally developed distance learning courses. 4 credit hours must be in professional ethics. approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

Maryland CE Requirements

Maryland require for social workers?

LBSW: 30 hours every 2 years. LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C: 40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 10/31 (depending on the year of issuance). Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW/LCSW-C Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, a portion of the required hours must be through live interactive webinars. Beginning with 2022 license renewals, the board requires a one-time attestation of completion of an implicit bias training course approved by the Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Professional Competency Program. We did not offer this course, please review your board page for the requirements. LBSW: 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 15 of the required 30 hours must be through live interactive webinars. LMSW: 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 20 of the required 40 hours must be through live interactive webinars. LCSW/LCSW-C: 3 hours ethics each renewal period. 3 hours of supervision each renewal period if the licensee is a board-approved supervisor. 20 of the required 40 hours must be through live interactive webinars.
Maryland Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 10 may be earned online. 40 credit hours are required per renewal period, 10 may be from distant learning (Category B) courses. 1. Forty hours are required. At least 30 hours must be in “Category A” activities. Not more than 10 hours may be in “Category B activities.” 2. “Category A” activities include the following: a course; workshop; seminar, or symposium. Author, editor, or review of a juried publication. 3. “Category B” activities include attending or presenting informal courses, in-house colloquia, invited speaker sessions, in-house seminars, and case conferences which are specifically designed for training, teaching; individualized learning, such as receiving formal professional supervision (except administrative supervision), participating in distance learning programs with evidence of appropriateness, minimum mastery of materials and completion. 4. The following are excluded from continuing education credit: Business Meetings, professional committee meetings, and meetings concerned with the management of professional practice. Presentations and publications intended for a lay audience and Home Study. Approved Provider NBCC

Massachusetts CE Requirements

Massachusetts require for social workers?

LSWA: 10 hours every 2 years. LSW: 15 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LICSW: 30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on the licensee's birthday. Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LICSW/LCSW/LSA/LSWA Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. All licensees are required to complete at least one domestic violence and sexual violence training as a condition for licensure, renewal, revival, or reinstatement of licensure. This is a 2-hour course. A course that meets the domestic violence and sexual violence requirement is available through the Massachusetts Board.
Massachusetts Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

30 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 30 may be earned online. Three (3) contact hours of Ethics; Three (3) contact hours for Anti-Discrimination Three (3) contact hours of Supervision training for Licensees who supervise the clinical work of students, interns, or others. approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

Michigan CE Requirements

Michigan require for social workers?

45 hours every 3 years. The license expires on 4/30 every 3 years. Michigan Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW Requirement Breakdown

As a requirement of initial licensure, candidates must complete training to identify victims of human trafficking. no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 22.5 (or 50%) of the 45 hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. LBSW/LMSW: 2 hours of human trafficking each renewal period. 2 hours of pain/symptom management or stress management each renewal period. 5 hours of ethics each renewal period. In addition to the 45-hour CE requirement, 1 hour of implicit bias training is also required for each year of the renewal cycle (3 hours total).
Michigan Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Michigan Board of Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapists does not require continuing professional education. However, you are certainly welcome to join our membership.

Minnesota CE Requirements

Minnesota require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month (depending on the year of issuance). Minnesota Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LGSW/LISW/LICSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 20 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. LSW/LGSW/LISW: 2 hours of ethics every two years. 4 hours of cultural responsiveness every two years. LICSW: 2 hours of ethics every two years. 4 hours of cultural responsiveness every two years. At least 12 of the required 40 hours must be in clinical content each renewal. Licensing Supervisors: 6 hours of supervision every two years.
Minnesota Counselors Information

40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 10 may be earned online. Approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB and NBCC.
Minnesota Marriage & Family Therapists Information

None of our courses are specifically approved by the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. MFTs in Minnesota must submit courses for approval using the form available here: http://www.bmft.state.mn.us/ce.asp?docid=43 When submitting the form, we recommend you print the entire course details page and include it with the form. 40 credit hours are required. 3 credit hours must be in ethics. 4 hours in cultural competency. 4 hours in supervision for supervisors.

Mississippi CE Requirements

Mississippi require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. LSW: License renews in September. LMSW/LCSW: License renews in April. Odd-numbered licenses expire in odd years; even-numbered licenses expire in even years. Mississippi Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

20 of the 40 hours are required to be live/synchronous. The remaining 20 hours can be through pre-recorded sessions. LSW/LMSW/LCSW: 4 hours of ethics every two years. 2 hours of cultural diversity every two years. 1-hour mandatory reporting. LCSW Supervisors: 2 hours of clinical supervision every two years. LSW Only: First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.
Mississippi Counselors Information

24 credit hours every two-year renewal period. 24 may be earned online. Of those 24 credits, 6 must be in ethics. Board Qualified Supervisors are required 2 hours of Supervision every renewal period. approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC.
Mississippi Marriage & Family Therapists Information

24 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 6 may be earned online. 24 hours of continuing education during every two (2) year license period. 6 can be online. 2 credit hours in diversity. 4 credit hours in professional ethics. Ethics continuing education credits may NOT be obtained with distant learning courses. All Board approved supervisors, including those with AAMFT Approved Supervisor standing, must complete two (2) hours of MFT supervision continuing education each renewal period. It is the responsibility of each licensee and supervisor to determine in advance that the continuing education activity meets the criteria set forth in the rules and regulations. approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB and NBCC

Missouri CE Requirements

Missouri require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 9/30 (half on even years, half on odd years). Missouri Committee for Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW/LAMSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 15 of the 30 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. 3 hours of ethics every two years. 2 hours of suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training every two years. 3 hours explicit or implicit bias, diversity, inclusion, or cultural awareness/competency/humility every two years.
Missouri Counselors Information

40 credit hours may be distance learning since our courses provide a certificate and are considered formal courses by your state board. 2 credit hours in suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training. approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC
Missouri Marriage & Family Therapists Information

40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 40 may be earned online. A total of forty (40) hours of continuing education must be completed, prior to the expiration date of the license. o At least twenty (20) hours of continuing education must be formal CE, documented with a certificate or letter of completion listing seminar/workshop title, date, number of hours, and provider. o At least two (2) hours of suicide prevention training must be completed. These hours can be formal continuing education or self-study. approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

Montana CE Requirements

Montana require for social workers?

20 hours every year. The license expires on 12/31 annually. Approved ACE (ASWB) provider
LBSW, LMSW, LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. First renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. 2 hours of suicide prevention every two years.
Montana Counselors Information

20 CE credit hours are required every year — 20 may be earned online. Initial Certification: 270 hours of distance learning allowed for initial certification. approved Provider NBCC

Nebraska CE Requirements

Nebraska require for social workers?

32 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 9/1 (even years). ACE (ASWB) approved courses.
CSW/CMSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 4 hours of ethics each renewal period.
Nebraska Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

32 credit hours by September 1 of each even-numbered year. 2 in ethics 20 CE credits in the licensing renewal period may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses. approved to offer continuing education courses by the NBCC

Nevada CE Requirements

Nevada require for social workers?

LSW/LASW: 30 hours every 2 years. LISW/LCSW: 36 hours every 2 years. The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month (depending on the year of issuance). Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LSW/LASW/LISW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. A licensee may not take a continuing education program that presents the same material taken during the immediately preceding reporting period. Additionally, a licensee may not take the same course within a two-year period. LSW/LASW: 10 hours must be in the field of practice of the license. 4 hours of ethics every two years. 2 hours of suicide prevention and awareness every two years. 2 hours on cultural competency, diversity, equality, and inclusion. LISW/LCSW: 12 hours must be in the field of practice of the license. 4 hours of ethics every two years. 2 hours of suicide prevention and awareness every two years. 2 hours on cultural competency, diversity, equality, and inclusion.
Nevada Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

15 CE credit hours are required every year The Committee on Domestic Violence – Attorney General’s Office, allows 7.5 CEU hours per year of distance learning in the area of domestic violence. Any hours requested must be pre-approved by the Committee, which is usually

New Hampshire CE Requirements

Require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
CSW Requirement Breakdown

no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 20 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 6 hours of ethics every two years.
New Hampshire Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

40 credit hours by end of two year licensure renewal 20 CE credits in the licensing renewal period may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses. 6 of the 40 hours need to be completed in ethics. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the ASWB and NBCC

New Jersey CE Requirements

Require for social workers?

CSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LSW: 30 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 8/31 (even years). The New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners requires individual course approval.-WE ARE NOT AN APPROVED PROVIDER!
LCSW/LSW/CSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. LCSW: At least 20 of the 40 required credits shall be in courses or programs directly related to clinical practice. Of the remaining 20 credits, five (5) credits shall be related to ethics, three (3) credits shall be in the subject area of social and cultural competence, and one (1) credit shall be in the subject of prescription opioid addiction. LSW/CSW: 5 hours of ethics every two years. 3 hours of social and cultural competence every two years. 1 hour of prescription opioid addiction every two years.
New Jersey Counselors Information

40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 40 may be earned online. At least 5 of the 40 contact hours must be on ethical and legal standards in the counseling. At least 3 of the 40 contact hours must be in the subject area of social and cultural competence and 1 of the 40 must be concerning prescription opioid drugs. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the NBCC
New Jersey Marriage & Family Therapists Information

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 20 may be earned online. A marriage and family therapist applying for licensure renewal shall have completed a minimum of 40 contact hours of continuing education directly related to the profession of marriage and family therapy during the biennial renewal period. At least 20 of the 40 contact hours of continuing education shall be obtained by a licensee through face-to-face instruction. At least 5 of the 40 contact hours must be on ethical and legal standards in the counseling, 3 must be in cultural competence and 1 must be concerning prescription opioid drugs. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the ASWB and NBCC.

New Mexico CE Requirements

Require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 6/30 (depending on the year of issuance). All licensed social workers must obtain fifteen hours of continuing education annually. The New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 6 hours of cultural awareness every two years.
New Mexico Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 24 may be earned online. 6 of the 40 hours must be in ethics, and if the licensee supervises anyone then they also are required to have 3 hours of supervision. A therapist can earn 12 hours of online credits (reading material online and answering questions over the Internet AND then take another 12 hours reading a home study course/book at home. However, based upon an email response from the counseling board, a therapist cannot take 24 hours of ONLY online reading or ONLY a home study course/book at home. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

New York CE Requirements

New York require for social workers?

36 hours every 3 years. The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. WE DO NOT OFFER APPROVAL for NY Social Worker
LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. No limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 24 of the 36 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. Starting April 1, 2023, social workers must complete 3 hours of coursework in appropriate professional boundaries in each 3-year registration period.
New York Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

36 CE credit hours required every 3 years — 12 may be earned online. Each LMHC must complete 36 hours of approved continuing education courses for each triennial registration period. No more than 12 hours of continuing education activities in any 36 month period, or one-third of the total hours in periods of other length, may consist of self-study educational activities from New York State Education Department approved providers. The New York State Education Department approval will be indicated on each course page on the CE approval tab. For registration periods starting on or after April 1, 2023, licensees have to complete 3 credits of coursework in appropriate boundaries. WE DO NOT OFFER APPROVAL for NY Social Worker

North Carolina CE Requirements

North Carolina require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. The North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE
CSW/CMSW/LCSWA/LCSW/CSWM Requirement Breakdown

CSW/CMSW/LCSWA/LCSW/CSWM: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 20 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 4 hours ethics every two years.
North Carolina Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

40 continuing education credits by June 30th. 3 credits must be in ethics. 5 credits must be from the state-provided jurisprudence exam (which counts as ethics). An LCMHCS must also have 10 additional credits in clinical supervision. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

North Dakota CE Requirements

North Dakota require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 12/31 (odd years). North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 20 of the 30 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. 2 hours of ethics every two years.
North Dakota Counselors Information

30 credit hours for professional counselors every 2 years 40 credit hours for professional clinical counselors every 2 years As an approved CE provider of NBCC, our courses are available for your distance learning continuing education credits as long as you are PRE-APPROVED by your Board.

Ohio CE Requirements

Ohio require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. Ohio Social Worker Board accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
RSWA/LSW/LISW/LISW-S Requirement Breakdown

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. Licensees may not attend the same program twice within a two-year renewal period. 3 hours of ethics every two years. LISW-S: Must also complete 3 hours of supervision every two years. CE Broker Reporting: Proof of required CE must be electronically submitted directly to CE Broker. Radiant Sunshine DOES NOT report course completions to CE Broker. You WILL NEED TO self-report to CE Broker.
Ohio Counselors Information

30 credit hours are required. All 30 hours can be completed online. 3 hours must be in ethics (3 hours of supervision training for licensees with training supervision designation.)
Ohio Marriage & Family Therapists Information

30 credit hours are required. All 30 hours can be completed online. 3 hours must be in ethics. 3 hours of supervision training only for licensees with training supervision designation. Effective for renewals on or after 4/5/2023, SWAs will only be required to complete 15 hours of continuing education hours, three hours of which must be in ethics.

Oklahoma Social Worker CE Requirements

Oklahoma require for social workers?

16 hours every year. The license expires on 12/31 (annually). Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LMSW/LCSW/LSW/LSWA/LSW-Adm/LCSW LSW-Adm Requirement Breakdown

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 8 of the 16 required hours must be through live/interactive/synchronous webinars. 3 hours ethics.
Oklahoma Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

10 credits may be distant learning courses. 20 credit hours per annual licensing period, 6/30 & 12/31 annually 10 CE credits in the licensing renewal period may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses. A minimum of three (3) clock hours of continuing education hours must be in counseling ethics and must be face to face. Approved LPC Supervisors must complete a minimum of three (3) clock hours of continuing education in counseling supervision. Radiant Sunshine is Approved Provider NBCC

Oregon CE Requirements

Oregon require for social workers?

RBSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LMSW: 30 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
RBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements. RBSW: 3 hours of ethics every two years. As of September 1, 2023, 3 hours of cultural competency every two years. As of September 1, 2023, 2 hours of suicide risk assessment, training, and management every two years. LMSW: 4 hours of ethics every two years. As of September 1, 2023, 4 hours of cultural competency every two years. As of September 1, 2023, 2 hours of suicide risk assessment, training, and management every two years. 6 hours of ethics every two years. As of September 1, 2023, 6 hours of cultural competency every two years. As of September 1, 2023, 2 hours of suicide risk assessment, training, and management every two years. In addition to the above requirements, continuing education hours must be related to clinical social work. CSWA: CSWAs will soon be required to complete both cultural competency and suicide risk assessment, training, and management courses. Details are coming shortly.
Oregon Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

Address common questions ahead of time to save yourself an email. 40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 40 may be earned online. 40 credits are required and all 40 credits are to be earned with online/distant learning courses from qualifying providers. Radiant Sunshine is approved by NBCC to offer CE courses for Counselors and MFTs. 3 credit hours must be in ethics and 4 must be in cultural competency. There is also a one time requirement for 7 credit hours in pain management. In order to complete the continuing education requirements, education/training experiences must be in one of the following approved program areas: LPCs counseling theory social and cultural foundations the helping relationship group dynamics life-style and career development appraisal of individuals research and evaluation professional orientation and ethics professional supervision training LMFTs In addition to the areas listed immediately above, LMFTs need educational/training experience in the following areas: theories of marital and family therapy assessment and treatment in marital and family therapy ethics and professional studies research professional supervision training Courses in personal growth, computers, administration, management, or other how-to-improve-your-business classes will NOT count.

Pennsylvania CE Requirements

Pennsylvania require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 2/28 (odd years). Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

LBSW/LSW/LCSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 3 hours of ethics each renewal cycle.1 hour of suicide prevention each renewal cycle. 2 hours of child abuse recognition and reporting each renewal cycle.
Pennsylvania Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

30 credit hours needed by February 28th, odd-numbered year. Twenty (20) credit hours may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses. Home study courses must be indicated as such on the certificates of attendance. The 30 hours shall include 2 hours of the mandated Act 31 Child Abuse Reporter Training (we do not offer a course that meets this requirement.), 3 hours in ethics, and 1 hour in suicide prevention. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the Association of State Social Work Boards ASWB

Rhode Island CE Requirements

Rhode Island require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 5/1 (odd years). Rhode Island Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LCSW/LICSW Requirement Breakdown

LCSW/LICSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 22 of the 30 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. 3 hours of ethics every two years. 3 hours cross-cultural every two years.
Rhode Island Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 20 may be earned online/home study. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC.

South Carolina CE Requirements

South Carolina require for social workers?

40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 12/31 (even years). The South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LISW/LISW-CP/LISW-AP/LISW-DUAL Requirement Breakdown

LBSW/LMSW/LISW/LISW-CP/LISW-AP/LISW-DUAL: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 20 hours must be instructed by a social worker. Proof of required CE must be electronically submitted directly to CE Broker. Radiant Sunshine DOES NOT report on your behalf. You MUST self-report to CE Broker. For more information about self-reporting, visit CEBroker.com.
South Carolina Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists Information

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 15 may be earned online. 40 credit hours every two-year licensure period. 50 credit hours if licensed both as MHC & MFT, and of the 50 at least 25 must be related to each discipline. If a therapy supervisor, then must complete 10 hours of formal continuing education in the supervision of their discipline. If licensed both as MHC & MFT supervisor then 5 of the 10 hours must be in supervision of each discipline. Radiant Sunshine is a Approved Provider NBCC

Tennessee CE Requirements

Tennessee require for social workers?

LBSW: 9 hours per year. LMSW: 12 hours per year. LAPSW/LCSW: 15 hours per year. The license expires on a rolling basis every 2 years; however, continuing education is required annually. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB
LBSW/LMSW/LAPSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

Licensees who hold more than one (1) category of licensure to practice social work must separately satisfy the continuing education requirements for each level of licensure. LBSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 3 of the 9 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 4 hours must be in social work each year. 2 hours of suicide prevention once every four years. 3 hours of professional ethics each year. The remaining hours must be in either social work or professional ethics each year. LMSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 4 of the 12 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 7 hours must be in social work each year. 2 hours of suicide prevention once every four years. 3 hours of professional ethics each year. The remaining hours must be in either social work or professional ethics each year. LAPSW/LCSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 5 of the 15 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 10 hours must be in social work each year. 2 hours of suicide prevention once every four years. 3 hours of professional ethics each year. The remaining hours must be in either social work or professional ethics each year.
Tennessee Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

20 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 10 may be earned online. 3 credit hours must be in ethics for each renewal 10 credit hours must be taken each year and 5 of those can be online. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB and NBCC.

Texas CE Requirements

Texas require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. ASWB approved Provider.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 6 hours of ethics every two years. 1 hour of Human Trafficking every two years. Supervisors: In addition to the above requirements, supervisors must obtain 3 hours of supervision every two years.
Texas Counselors Information

24 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 24 may be earned online. 24 hours of continuing education and pass the jurisprudence examination during each renewal period they hold a license. A licensee must complete at least four hours of continuing education in ethics, two of which must be directly related to Texas LPC ethics, during each renewal period. Completion of the jurisprudence examination will count as one hour of continuing education in Texas LPC ethics. A licensee holding the supervisor status must complete 6 hours of continuing education in “supervision”. All licensees are required to undergo an HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course as a condition of renewal, in accordance with Chapter 116 of the Occupations Code. We do not offer a course that meets this requirement. Approved training courses can be found on the Health Care Practitioner Human Trafficking Training webpage. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/safety/texas-human-trafficking-resource-center/health-care-practitioner-human-trafficking-training. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC.
Texas Marriage & Family Therapists

LMFT 30 credit hours every 2 years by licensure expiration date (birthdate month). Of the 30 clock hours required for renewal, no more than 15 clock hours may be delivered through a learning format that does not accommodate real-time interaction, such as a self-study correspondence course or pre-recorded webinar. At least 6 of the hours obtained must be in the area of ethics. These hours may be counted toward the total number of hours required. To maintain supervisory status, a supervisor must successfully complete a minimum of 3 hours of clinical supervision continuing education each renewal period and pass the jurisprudence examination LMFT Associate 15 credit hours every 2 years by the licensure expiration date (birthdate month). Of the 15 clock hours required for renewal, no more than six (6) clock hours may be delivered through a learning format that does not accommodate real-time interaction, such as a self-study correspondence course or pre-recorded webinar. At least 6 of the hours obtained must be in the area of ethics. These hours may be counted toward the total number of hours required. *All licensees are required to undergo an HHSC-approved human trafficking prevention training course as a condition of renewal, in accordance with Chapter 116 of the Occupations Code. Approved training courses can be found on the Health Care Practitioner Human Trafficking Training webpage. Hours may not be carried over from one renewal period to the next renewal period. As an approved provider of NBCC and ASWB, our courses are available for your distance learning continuing education credits.

Utah CE Requirements

Utah require for social workers?

SSW/CSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 9/30 (even years).
SSW/CSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown

SSW/CSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 12 of the 20 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 6 hours of ethics, law, or technology every two years. 2 hours of suicide prevention every two years. LCSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 25 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 6 hours of ethics, law, or technology every two years. 2 hours of suicide prevention every two years. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB.
Utah Counselors information

40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 10 may be earned online. Initial Licensure Education hours for initial licensure must be earned through an accredited university. Our courses are not approved for initial certification.
Utah Marriage & Family Therapists Information

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 15 may be earned online.(2) During each two year period commencing October 1st of each even numbered year, a marriage and family therapist shall be required to complete not fewer than 40 hours of continuing education directly related to the licensee’s professional practice of which: (a) at least 15 hours must be directly related to marriage and family therapy; and (b) at least six hours must be in ethics/law, of which at least three hours must be directly related to marriage and family therapy. (3) The required number of hours of continuing education for an individual who first becomes licensed during the two year period shall be decreased in a pro-rata amount equal to any part of that two year period preceding the date on which that individual first became licensed. (4) Continuing education under this section shall: (a) be relevant to the licensee’s professional practice; (b) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience to provide continuing education relevant to the practice of a mental health therapist; and © have a method of verification of attendance and completion. (5) Credit for continuing education shall be recognized in accordance with the following: (a) unlimited hours shall be recognized for continuing education completed in blocks of time of not less than one hour in formally established classroom courses, seminars, or conferences which meet the criteria listed in Subsection (4) above, and which are approved by, conducted by, or under the sponsorship of universities, colleges or professional associations, societies and organizations representing a licensed profession whose program objectives relate to the practice of mental health therapy; (b) a maximum of 14 hours per two year period may be recognized for: (i) teaching courses under Subsection (5)(a); or (ii) supervision of an individual completing the experience requirement for licensure as a mental health therapist; © a maximum of 15 hours per two year period may be recognized for clinical readings, internet or distance learning courses directly related to practice as a mental health therapist; and (d) a maximum of two hours per two year period may be for continuing education from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. Approved Provider NBCC

Vermont CE Requirements

Vermont require for social workers?

LICSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LMSW: 10 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 1/31 (even years). Vermont Board of Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LICSW/LMSW Requirement Breakdown.

LICSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, 15 of the 20 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. 1.5 hours ethics each renewal period.LMSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, all of the 10 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. 1.5 hours ethics each renewal period.
Vermont Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 20 may be earned online. Mental Health Counselors 20 of the 40 required credits may be earned through us, as our distant learning/online courses are considered “Individualized Learning Activities”. Marriage & Family Therapists 10 of the 20 required credits may be earned through us, as our distant learning/online courses are considered “Individualized Learning Activities”. A minimum of four of the 20 hours must be specifically designated as continuing education in professional ethics in the clinical fields of marriage and family therapy, clinical mental health counseling, psychiatry, psychology, or social work. The Vermont Board for Allied Mental Health will accept courses as long as they relate to the field of Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Please select courses that have relevance to the field of Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy when choosing courses. Approved Provider NBCC

Virginia CE Requirements

Virginia require for social workers?

LBSW/LMSW: 15 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 6/30 (even years). Virginia Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
LBSW/LMSW/LCSW Requirement Breakdown.

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. The courses offered by Continued Social Work are considered Category I Formally Organized Learning Activities by the laws and rules of Virginia. All hours may be obtained through Category I hours. LBSW/LMSW: 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. LCSW: 6 hours of ethics each renewal period.
Virginia Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

Due to Covid, QMHP’s are required to take 16 credits for period ending June 30, 2021 and LPC’s and MFT’s are required to take 40 credits (4 in ethics) for period ending June 30, 2021. 2 credit hours must emphasize the ethics, standards of practice or laws governing behavioral science professions in Virginia. An individual holding a QMHP-A and QMHP-C must renew their registration by June 30thof each year. QMHP-Trainees are not required to renew. QMHPs are required to complete a minimum of eight contact hours of continuing education for each annual registration renewal. A minimum of one of these hours must be in a course that emphasizes ethics. As of September 3, 2008, those newly registering to supervise are required to complete 3 graduate credits related to supervision or 20 hours of continuing education from a board-approved CE provider. Those currently supervising are required to complete the educational requirement by Sept. 3, 2010. Due to Radiant Sunshine's approved provider status, our supervision courses apply to this requirement. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Washington CE Requirements

Washington require for social workers?

SWA/SWI: 36 hours every 2 years. The license expires yearly on or before the licensee's birthday. SWIA/SWAA: 18 hours every year. The license expires based on the date of issuance. Washington board of Social Worker accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
SWA/SWI/SWIA/SWAA Requirement Breakdown

SWA/SWI/SWIA/SWAA: There is a limit of 26 hours of continuing education that can be completed online. Every 6 years, licensed social workers must complete 6 hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. We do not currently offer this course. 6 hours of ethics every 2 years. Beginning January 1, 2021, health care professionals (excluding physicians) who are offering telemedicine services to patients, are required to complete telemedicine training.
Washington Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

36 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 26 may be earned online. 6 credit hours must be in professional ethics 6 credit hours must be in suicide assessment, treatment, and management (1)(A) Each of the following professionals certified or licensed under Title 18 RCW shall, at least once every six years, complete training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management that is approved, in rule, by the relevant disciplining authority. c) The training required by this subsection must be at least six hours in length, unless a disciplinary authority has determined, under subsection (8)(b) of this section, that training that includes only screening and referral elements is appropriate for the profession in question, in which case the training must be at least three hours in length. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the ASWB and NBCC

West Virginia CE Requirements

West Virginia require for social workers?

LSW/LGSW/LCSW/LICSW: 40 hours every 2 years. Provisional License: 20 hours every 2 years. Service Worker Registrant: 20 hours every 2 years. The license expires based on the date of issuance. The West Virginia Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE. Please note: Provisional licenses are not eligible to take independent study or online coursework to their continuing education requirement.
LSW/LGSW/LCSW/LICSW/Service Worker Registrant/Provisional License/

LSW/LGSW/LCSW/LICSW: 40 hours required. There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, 10 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. 1 hour of ethics each renewal period. 2 hours of mental health specific to veterans and their families each renewal period. Service Worker Registrant: 20 hours required. 1-hour ethics each renewal period. 2 hours mental health specific to veterans and their families each renewal period. Courses must be taken either online or face to face, and Service Worker Registrants are not eligible to use independent study. Provisional License: 20 hours required. Provisional licensees are not required to earn hours on veterans mental health. Provisional licenses are not eligible to take independent study or online coursework to their continuing education requirement. Proof of required CE must be electronically submitted directly to CE Broker. Radiant Sunshine DOES NOT submit to CE. You MUST self-report to CE Broker. For more information about self-reporting, visit CEBroker.com.
West Virginia Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

40 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 20 may be earned with Radiant Sunshine. distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for Professional Counselors, as set forth by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by NBCC

Wisconsin CE Requirements

Wisconsin require for social workers?

30 hours every 2 years. The license expires on 2/28 (odd years). Wisconsin Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.
SW/CSW/IPSW/APSW Requirement Breakdown

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 4 hours of ethics each renewal period. Important: MPSW 19.02 (2) (b) requires social work credential holders to complete their ethics and professional boundaries CE hours in an interactive learning format. MPSW 19.02 (2) defines an "interactive learning format" as a live, synchronous presentation with discussion or an asynchronous educational program by an ASWB ACE-approved provider. Radiant Sunshine is an ASWB ACE-approved provider, and therefore, licensees can take ethics courses in either a live or recorded format. First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.
Wisconsin Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

30 CE credit hours are required every 2 years — 30 may be earned online. LPC Renewal: All 30 credits required for LPCs may be earned through CE-Credit.com. At least 4 of the 30 credits need to be in “professional counselor ethics and professional boundaries”. MFT Renewal: 15 of the 30 credits required for MFT renewal may be earned through Radiant Sunshine. Please note that our ethics courses may not be used to satisfy MFT’s ethics requirement. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by ASWB and NBCC.

Wyoming CE Requirements

Wyoming require for social workers?

45 hours every 2 years. The license expires on the licensee's birthday.
CSW/LCSW/PCSW Requirement Breakdown

CSW/LCSW/PCSW: There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online. 3 hours of ethics each renewal period. 3 hours of suicide prevention each renewal period.
Wyoming Counselors & Marriage & Family Therapists

45 credit hours every 2 years on your date of birth. 45 CE credits in the licensing renewal period may be distant learning (online/homestudy) courses. 3 credit hours must be in professional ethics and 3 in suicide assessment and intervention. Radiant Sunshine is approved to offer continuing education courses by the ASWB and the NBCC.

State License Requirements

Our Accreditations & Approvals

Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.