Social Workers · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW: 35 hours every 2 years, including 5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 6 h telehealth / telepractice (once); renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia LCSW/LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 35hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Core hours (min 15) from professional associations, academic departments or other jurisdictions' licensing boards in the licensee's own specialty (graduate coursework max 20 h); related hours (max 15) from counseling, social work, MFT or allied-field associations/departments, other boards, government agencies and licensed hospitals; independent study max 5 h
- New licensees
- A license first issued in the second year of a cycle needs no CE for its first renewal.
- Audits & records
- The Board audits a percentage of renewals; audited licensees submit the CE Audit Reporting Form with documentation. Keep CE records 4 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawSynchronous activities only | 5 | every renewal |
| Telehealth / telepracticeBefore providing TeleMental Health (9 h incl. 3 h on supervising TeleMental Health before supervising it); counts toward the 35 h | 6 | once |
Good to know. Max 10 hours asynchronous per cycle; max 20 hours from any single course or presentation (except multi-session conferences). Cycle runs Oct 1 of an even year to Sep 30 of the next even year; applies to associate licenses too.
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 135-9-.01; 135-11-.01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Georgia?
Use the license lookup of the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists (sos.ga.gov/georgia-composite-board-professional-counselors-social-workers-and-marriage-family-therapists); 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 Georgia?
35 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Georgia?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 5 h (every renewal); Telehealth / telepractice — 6 h (once).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Georgia?
Core hours (min 15) from professional associations, academic departments or other jurisdictions' licensing boards in the licensee's own specialty (graduate coursework max 20 h); related hours (max 15) from counseling, social work, MFT or allied-field associations/departments, other boards, government agencies and licensed hospitals; independent study max 5 h.
How do social workers report CE in Georgia?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Georgia?
Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).