Social Workers · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW: 15 contact hours every year, including 1 h cultural competency, 2 h veterans' health & mental health (every 6 years); renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut LCSW/LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Courses, workshops and conferences offered or approved by ASWB, NASW or a CSWE-accredited school or department of social work; DPH does not pre-approve courses
- Carryover
- Not allowed; hours do not carry over to a later registration period.
- New licensees
- Licensees renewing for the first time are exempt from CE.
- Audits & records
- Certificates must be submitted to the Department on request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural competency | 1 | every renewal |
| Veterans' health & mental healthFirst renewal period in which CE is required, then at least once every six years (veterans' mental health incl. suicide prevention) | 2 | every 6 years |
Good to know. At least 5 hours in-person or live synchronous online; no more than 10 hours asynchronous online, distance learning or home study. Renewal fee $200 (LCSW) / $125 (LMSW). Keep certificates 3 years.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-195u · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Connecticut?
Use the license lookup of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/socialworker/continuing-education-requirements); 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 Connecticut?
15 contact hours every year.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Connecticut?
Cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal); Veterans' health & mental health — 2 h (every 6 years).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Connecticut?
Courses, workshops and conferences offered or approved by ASWB, NASW or a CSWE-accredited school or department of social work; DPH does not pre-approve courses.
How do social workers report CE in Connecticut?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Connecticut?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (1 year cycle).