Kentucky Social Workers CE Requirements, Accreditations & Approvals
Kentucky 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 Kentucky Board of Social Work accepts courses from any provider who is ASWB approved.
Continuing Education Requirement
LCSWs and CSWs: Required 30 hours every three year licensing period, all of which may be taken by home study or online.*
LCSWs with supervisory status must include 3 hours in clinical social work supervision every three year licensing period. (Face-to-face only)
LSWs: Required 15 hours every three year licensing period, all of which may be taken by home study or online.*
In addition to the requirements above, all licenses must complete the following:
- 3 hours on Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct from a KBSW-approved provider every three year licensing period.
- 1.5 hours of pediatric abusive head trauma every 6 years (LCSW and LSW only).
- 6 hours of suicide assessment, treatment, and management every 6 years.
- 3 hours of domestic violence during the 3 year cycle following initial licensure.
*NetCE courses are considered home study and online.
For More Information
Please contact the Kentucky Board of Social Work at (502) 564-2350 or https://bsw.ky.gov/continueEducation/Pages/individual.aspx for additional information regarding your continuing education.
