Continuing education requirements for:California Social Worker (LCSW)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 36

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 4

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Professional Ethics

    • Total Credits: 6

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders

    • Total Credits: 3

    • Frequency: One Time

  • Suicide Prevention

    • Total Credits: 6

    • Frequency: One Time

  • Telemedicine/Telehealth

    • Total Credits: 3

    • Frequency: One Time

  • HIV/AIDS

    • Total Credits: 7

    • Frequency: One Time

  • Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

    • Total Credits: 7

    • Frequency: One Time

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

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Social Worker Requirements by State