Social Workers · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW/LBSW: 45 contact hours every 2 years, including 6 h substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act), 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention, 6 h cultural competency; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alaska LCSW/LMSW/LBSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Social-work-related CE: postgraduate social work courses; courses offered or certified by ASWB or NASW (incl. state chapters); CSWE-accredited programs; professional organization seminars; cross-disciplinary courses; board-preapproved other courses (max 15 h); first-time presentation (max 10 h) or publication (max 10 h)
- New licensees
- First renewal: 21 contact hours if licensed fewer than 12 months of the period, otherwise 45.
- Audits & records
- Sworn statement of hours with renewal; discretionary audit after each period, documents due within 30 days; keep records 3 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) | 6 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide prevention | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll; first renewal all 6 h must cover Alaska Native issues, later at least 3 h | 6 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionClinical supervisors, for licensing periods beginning after June 30, 2026 | 6 | every renewal |
| Telehealth / telepractice | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 10 hours must be live, live online or synchronous; the rest may be correspondence, recorded or asynchronous. Max 12 hours per day. Renewal fees: clinical $325, master $275, baccalaureate $225. Current licenses expire Jun 30, 2028.
Source: www.commerce.alaska.gov · AS 08.95.040; 12 AAC 18.200-18.230 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Alaska?
Use the license lookup of the Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners (commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/SocialWorkExaminers); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do social workers need in Alaska?
45 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Alaska?
Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act) — 6 h (every renewal); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 6 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 6 h (every renewal); Telehealth / telepractice — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Alaska?
Social-work-related CE: postgraduate social work courses; courses offered or certified by ASWB or NASW (incl. state chapters); CSWE-accredited programs; professional organization seminars; cross-disciplinary courses; board-preapproved other courses (max 15 h); first-time presentation (max 10 h) or publication (max 10 h).
How do social workers report CE in Alaska?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Alaska?
Licenses renew by June 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).