Social Workers · Maryland · Continuing education
Maryland Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LBSW30 CEUs every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by October 31.
- LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW: 40 CEUs every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h cultural competency, 3 h clinical supervision; renewal by October 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maryland LBSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30CEUs
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31
- Category 1 minimum
- 15
- Accepted credit
- Category I (min. half): courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences by Board-authorized sponsors; Category II (max. half): peer case conferences, journal clubs, presenting/teaching/authoring (max 12 each), online learning (digital seminar, pre-recorded webinar, online course, home study) by authorized sponsors, in-service training
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Renew online
- health.maryland.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll health occupations licensees: one-time attestation of an implicit bias course and (HB 782) a structural racism course | — | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics and professional conduct incl. boundary issues, or Maryland social work standards and laws (Category I or II) | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCategory I anti-oppressive practice: race, culture or equity (cultural humility, social justice, racial equity, implicit bias, anti-racism) | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionRegistered and Board-approved supervisors | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensed Bachelor Social Workers: 30 CEUs, at least 15 Category I. Renewal period Nov 1 - Oct 31 (2 years).
Source: regs.maryland.gov · COMAR 10.42.06.03-.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Maryland LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40CEUs
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Oct 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By October 31
- Category 1 minimum
- 20
- Accepted credit
- Category I (min. half): courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences by Board-authorized sponsors; Category II (max. half): peer case conferences, journal clubs, presenting/teaching/authoring (max 12 each), online learning (digital seminar, pre-recorded webinar, online course, home study) by authorized sponsors, in-service training
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- Renew online
- health.maryland.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll health occupations licensees: one-time attestation of an implicit bias course and (HB 782) a structural racism course | — | once |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics and professional conduct incl. boundary issues, or Maryland social work standards and laws (Category I or II) | 3 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyCategory I anti-oppressive practice: race, culture or equity (cultural humility, social justice, racial equity, implicit bias, anti-racism) | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionRegistered and Board-approved supervisors | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Renewal period Nov 1 - Oct 31 (2 years). 1 CEU = 60 minutes. Online/pre-recorded learning counts as Category II.
Source: regs.maryland.gov · COMAR 10.42.06.03-.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Maryland?
Use the license lookup of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx); 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 Maryland?
LBSW: 30 CEUs every 2 years, at least 15 of them Category 1. LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW: 40 CEUs every 2 years, at least 20 of them Category 1.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Maryland?
LBSW: Implicit bias & cultural competency (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 3 h (every renewal). LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW: Implicit bias & cultural competency (once); Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Maryland?
LBSW: Category I (min. half): courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences by Board-authorized sponsors; Category II (max. half): peer case conferences, journal clubs, presenting/teaching/authoring (max 12 each), online learning (digital seminar, pre-recorded webinar, online course, home study) by authorized sponsors, in-service training. LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW: Category I (min. half): courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences by Board-authorized sponsors; Category II (max. half): peer case conferences, journal clubs, presenting/teaching/authoring (max 12 each), online learning (digital seminar, pre-recorded webinar, online course, home study) by authorized sponsors, in-service training.
How do social workers report CE in Maryland?
LBSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Maryland?
LBSW: Licenses renew by October 31 (2 years cycle). LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW: Licenses renew by October 31 (2 years cycle).