CE requirements for NJ social workers:
- 40 CE hours for LCSW, including 5 hours of ethics, 3 hours of cultural competence. At least 20 hours must be related directly to clinical practice. LCSWs who have completed
more than the 40 hours during the biennial period may carry over a maximum of 8 surplus hours into the
next cycle. - 30 CE hours for LSW, including 5 hours of ethics, 3 hours of cultural competence. LSWs
who have completed more than the 30 hours during the biennial period may carry over a maximum of 6
surplus hours into the next cycle. - 20 CE hours for CSW, including 5 hours of ethics, 3 hours of social and cultural competence. CSWs
who have completed more than the 20 hours during the biennial period may carry over a maximum of 4
surplus hours into the next cycle.
CE Approvals
At Health, LLC, Provider #1707, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/3/2023-5/3/2026.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the NJ continuing education regulations, click the button below.
CE Requirements for New Jersey Social Workers
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