Social Workers · Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LSW40 hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by April 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Indiana LCSW/LSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Apr 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By April 1 in even-numbered years
- Category 1 minimum
- 20
- Accepted credit
- Category I (formal programs, incl. accredited home study, from automatically approved sponsors such as NASW, ASWB, NBCC, ACA, AAMFT, AMHCA, APA, ACCME (mental-health related), accredited colleges, government agencies, or Indiana-approved Category I sponsors); Category II self-directed activities (max 20 per cycle)
- Carryover
- Not allowed; credits count only in the period earned.
- New licensees
- Licensed less than 12 months: no CE needed for renewal; licensed less than 24 months: 20 hours.
- Audits & records
- Certificates sent only if audited; keep CE records 4 years. Shortfalls must be made up and fined ($100-$500+ schedule).
- Renew online
- mylicense.in.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics; 1 hour per year | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. All BHHS licenses expire April 1 of even years. Board FAQ: at least 20 CEUs per year, at least 10 of them Category I.
Source: www.in.gov · 839 IAC 1-6-1; 839 IAC 1-6-2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Indiana?
Use the license lookup of the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (in.gov/pla/professions/behavioral-health-and-human-services); 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 Indiana?
40 hours every 2 years, at least 20 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Indiana?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Indiana?
Category I (formal programs, incl. accredited home study, from automatically approved sponsors such as NASW, ASWB, NBCC, ACA, AAMFT, AMHCA, APA, ACCME (mental-health related), accredited colleges, government agencies, or Indiana-approved Category I sponsors); Category II self-directed activities (max 20 per cycle).
How do social workers report CE in Indiana?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Indiana?
Licenses renew by April 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).