Social Workers · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LBSW20 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h mandated reporter training; renewal by January 31 in odd-numbered years.
- LCSW40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h mandated reporter training; renewal by January 31 in odd-numbered years.
- LMSW30 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h mandated reporter training; renewal by January 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware LBSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses designated for clinical social workers offered by ASWB, NASW, CSWA or APA approved providers; other courses on diagnosing, assessing, treating or preventing mental/emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse taught by qualified instructors; self-directed activities (teaching, publishing, presenting, field instruction, clinical staffing) max 10 h. Business, computer, financial, administrative or practice-development courses do not count.
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- First period prorated by issue date: 18/12/6/0 hours (issued before Jul 1 odd year / Jul 1 odd-Jan 31 even / Feb 1-Jun 30 even / Jul 1 even-Jan 31 odd); at least 6 hours ethics.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; enter CE in the DELPROS CE tracker and upload certificates only if selected for audit.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Mandated reporter training | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses run Feb 1 to Jan 31 of odd-numbered years. 1 hour = 50 minutes. Max 10 hours self-directed activity.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-7.0 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Delaware LCSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses designated for clinical social workers offered by ASWB, NASW, CSWA or APA approved providers; other courses on diagnosing, assessing, treating or preventing mental/emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse taught by qualified instructors; self-directed activities (teaching, publishing, presenting, field instruction, clinical staffing) max 10 h. Business, computer, financial, administrative or practice-development courses do not count.
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- First period prorated by issue date: 36/30/24/0 hours (issued before Jul 1 odd year / Jul 1 odd-Jan 31 even / Feb 1-Jun 30 even / Jul 1 even-Jan 31 odd); at least 6 hours ethics.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; enter CE in the DELPROS CE tracker and upload certificates only if selected for audit.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Mandated reporter training | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses run Feb 1 to Jan 31 of odd-numbered years. 1 hour = 50 minutes. Max 10 hours self-directed activity.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-7.0 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Delaware LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jan 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses designated for clinical social workers offered by ASWB, NASW, CSWA or APA approved providers; other courses on diagnosing, assessing, treating or preventing mental/emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse taught by qualified instructors; self-directed activities (teaching, publishing, presenting, field instruction, clinical staffing) max 10 h. Business, computer, financial, administrative or practice-development courses do not count.
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- First period prorated by issue date: 24/18/12/0 hours (issued before Jul 1 odd year / Jul 1 odd-Jan 31 even / Feb 1-Jun 30 even / Jul 1 even-Jan 31 odd); at least 6 hours ethics.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; enter CE in the DELPROS CE tracker and upload certificates only if selected for audit.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Mandated reporter training | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses run Feb 1 to Jan 31 of odd-numbered years. 1 hour = 50 minutes. Max 10 hours self-directed activity.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 3900-7.0 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Delaware?
Use the license lookup of the Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners (dpr.delaware.gov/boards/socialworkers); 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 Delaware?
LBSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years. LMSW: 30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Delaware?
LBSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Mandated reporter training — 1 h (every renewal). LCSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Mandated reporter training — 1 h (every renewal). LMSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Mandated reporter training — 1 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Delaware?
LBSW: Courses designated for clinical social workers offered by ASWB, NASW, CSWA or APA approved providers; other courses on diagnosing, assessing, treating or preventing mental/emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse taught by qualified instructors; self-directed activities (teaching, publishing, presenting, field instruction, clinical staffing) max 10 h. Business, computer, financial, administrative or practice-development courses do not count. LCSW: Courses designated for clinical social workers offered by ASWB, NASW, CSWA or APA approved providers; other courses on diagnosing, assessing, treating or preventing mental/emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse taught by qualified instructors; self-directed activities (teaching, publishing, presenting, field instruction, clinical staffing) max 10 h. Business, computer, financial, administrative or practice-development courses do not count. LMSW: Courses designated for clinical social workers offered by ASWB, NASW, CSWA or APA approved providers; other courses on diagnosing, assessing, treating or preventing mental/emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and substance abuse taught by qualified instructors; self-directed activities (teaching, publishing, presenting, field instruction, clinical staffing) max 10 h. Business, computer, financial, administrative or practice-development courses do not count.
How do social workers report CE in Delaware?
LBSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LCSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LMSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Delaware?
LBSW: Licenses renew by January 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). LCSW: Licenses renew by January 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle). LMSW: Licenses renew by January 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).