Social Workers · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW/CSW/RSW: 20 clock hours every year, including 1.5 h clinical supervision (once); renewal by August 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana LCSW/LMSW/CSW/RSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Aug 31
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By August 31
- Accepted credit
- In-person offerings and synchronous webinars sponsored/approved by social work licensing bodies, board-authorized pre-approval organizations, state/national social work organizations, CSWE-accredited schools; ASWB-approved providers; other activities per LAC 46:XXV §1305 (non-preapproved training needs the Guide for Assessment of CE)
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Up to 10 surplus hours may carry over (not ethics hours or BACS supervision hours).
- New licensees
- Pro-rated in the initial year: credential received Jun-Aug 0 h; Sep-Nov 20 h; Dec-Feb 15 h; Mar-May 10 h.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep CE records at least 1 year. Proof of completion must be submitted to the Board by the end of the renewal period.
- Renew online
- www.labswe.org ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics hours on a 2-year collection period ending in even-numbered years (hour count not stated on the board CE page) | — | every 2 years |
| Clinical supervisionSocial workers providing or receiving telesupervision (effective Oct 20, 2025), one-time | 1.5 | once |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved clinical supervisors (BACS): clinical supervision training hours, 2-year period ending in even years | — | every 2 years |
Good to know. CE collection period Sept 1 - Aug 31; renewal by Aug 31 each year. LCSWs: 10 of 20 hours clinical (diagnosis and treatment). Max 10 hours asynchronous; synchronous interactive webinars count as in-person. Hour = 60 minutes.
Source: www.labswe.org · LAC 46:XXV Chapter 13 (§§1301-1317); R.S. 37:2714 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Louisiana?
Use the license lookup of the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) (labswe.org); 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 Louisiana?
20 clock hours every year.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Louisiana?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law (every 2 years); Clinical supervision — 1.5 h (once); Clinical supervision (every 2 years).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Louisiana?
In-person offerings and synchronous webinars sponsored/approved by social work licensing bodies, board-authorized pre-approval organizations, state/national social work organizations, CSWE-accredited schools; ASWB-approved providers; other activities per LAC 46:XXV §1305 (non-preapproved training needs the Guide for Assessment of CE).
How do social workers report CE in Louisiana?
By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Louisiana?
Licenses renew by August 31 (1 year cycle).