Social Workers · Kansas · Continuing education
Kansas Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LSCSW/LMSW/LBSW: 40 units every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Kansas LSCSW/LMSW/LBSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40units
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE: approved provider programs, single programs approved by the board, academic courses (15 h per credit hour), seminars/workshops, home study with posttest (without posttest max 10); limited credit for cross-disciplinary, self-directed, practicum supervision, teaching, publications, professional organizations
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Audits & records
- CE reporting form submitted at renewal with evidence of ethics (and mental-disorder hours for LMSW/LSCSW); board may request records before renewal.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. LMSW and LSCSW: at least 6 of the 40 units on diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (no topic code). 1 unit = 50 min classroom. First aid/CPR/agency in-service not accepted. Board site ksbsrb.ks.gov returned 403 to our checker; cycle dates, fees and audit details not confirmed.
Source: rules.ks.gov · K.A.R. 102-2-4a; K.A.R. 102-2-11 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Kansas?
Use the license lookup of the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) (ksbsrb.ks.gov); 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 Kansas?
40 units every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Kansas?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Kansas?
Board-approved CE: approved provider programs, single programs approved by the board, academic courses (15 h per credit hour), seminars/workshops, home study with posttest (without posttest max 10); limited credit for cross-disciplinary, self-directed, practicum supervision, teaching, publications, professional organizations.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Kansas?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).