Social Workers · Arkansas · Continuing education
Arkansas Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW/LSW: 30 clock hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arkansas LCSW/LMSW/LSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Seminars, workshops or courses enhancing social work practice (incl. related cross-disciplinary offerings and employer in-service training); academic social work or related courses (1 credit = 15 h); first-time presentation (max 10 h); first publication (max 10 h); independent home study/online (max 15 h). The Board does not pre-approve workshops.
- Audits & records
- After each renewal period the Board audits a percentage of renewals; keep documentation 2 years after the renewal date.
- Renew online
- ar.accessgov.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. No more than 15 hours of independent study; webinars count as face-to-face only if live and interactive. The same course may not be counted twice in one renewal period. Licenses are issued for two-year periods.
Source: healthy.arkansas.gov · Ark. Code Ann. §17-103-304; Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Rules VIII-IX · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Arkansas?
Use the license lookup of the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/social-work-licensing-board); 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 Arkansas?
30 clock hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Arkansas?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Arkansas?
Seminars, workshops or courses enhancing social work practice (incl. related cross-disciplinary offerings and employer in-service training); academic social work or related courses (1 credit = 15 h); first-time presentation (max 10 h); first publication (max 10 h); independent home study/online (max 15 h). The Board does not pre-approve workshops.
How do social workers report CE in Arkansas?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Arkansas?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle).