California Social Workers CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
California Social Workers
NetCE, #1092, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. NetCE maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 3/13/2016 to 3/13/2019. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.
Continuing Education Requirement
LCSWs: Required 36 hours every two year licensing period. Beginning July 1, 2015 all 36 hours may be taken through self-study (print) or online courses if offered by an acceptable CE provider. Instead of approving individual providers, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences recognizes continuing education providers approved through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
A minimum of 6 of the 36 hours must be in law and ethics every two year licensing period. Licensees with supervisory status are required 6 hours in supervision every renewal.
One-time requirements include 7 hours in HIV/AIDS.
For More Information
Please contact the California Board of Behavioral Sciences at (916) 574-7830 or http://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/lawsregs.pdf for additional information regarding your continuing education.
