Social Workers · Nebraska · Continuing education
Nebraska Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- CMSW/CSW32 clock hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by September 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nebraska CMSW/CSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 32clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Nebraska does not review or approve CE offerings.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees and certificate holders: ethics | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Credentials expire September 1 of even-numbered years. CE rules do not apply to provisional credentials (PCMSW). Social workers who also hold LIMHP/LMHP follow those rules.
Source: dhhs.ne.gov · Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-2101 et seq. (Mental Health Practice Act); 172 NAC 94 · checked Oct 30, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Nebraska?
Use the license lookup of the Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit, Board of Mental Health Practice (dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Mental-Health-and-Social-Work-Practice.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 Nebraska?
32 clock hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Nebraska?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Nebraska?
Nebraska does not review or approve CE offerings.
How do social workers report CE in Nebraska?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Nebraska?
Licenses renew by September 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).