Dist. Columbia Social Workers CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
Dist. Columbia 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.
The District of Columbia Department of Health Board of Social Work accepts courses from any provider who is ASWB approved.
Continuing Education Requirement
LICSWs, LISWs, LGSWs, and LSWAs: Required 40 hours every two year licensing period, 12 of which may be taken by independent home study.*
Six of the 40 hours must be in ethics (face-to-face), 3 hours must be in HIV/AIDS, and 2 hours must be in cultural competency focusing on patients who identify as LGBTQ.
*NetCE courses are considered independent home study.
For More Information
Please contact the District of Columbia Department of Health Board of Social Work at (877) 672-2174 or http://doh.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Chapter%2070socialworkJune.2013.pdf for additional information regarding your continuing education.
