Social Workers · Nevada · Continuing education
Nevada Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LISW: 36 continuing education hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention, 6 h cultural competency; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- LSW/LMSW/LASW: 30 continuing education hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention, 6 h cultural competency; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Nevada LCSW/LISW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 36continuing education hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by the Board or automatically accepted: ASWB ACE; Nevada behavioral boards (Social Workers, Psychological Examiners, MFT & CPC, Alcohol/Drug/Gambling Counselors); NASW (any chapter), AAMFT, APA, NAADAC, NBCC; CEUs approved by any other state's behavioral board; Nevada in-state approved providers
- Renewal fee
- $187.50
- Audits & records
- Mandated CEUs (suicide prevention, CDEI) are uploaded at the collection-cycle renewal and audited 100%; ethics is attested; all certificates required only if audited.
- Renew online
- services.socwork.nv.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll; ethics in social work practice | 4 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionAll; certificate uploaded at renewal | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll; cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, certificate uploaded | 6 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Licensees aged 60+ retired from social work practice may ask the Board to waive all but the legislatively mandated CE (suicide prevention, cultural diversity/equity/inclusion).
Good to know. License renews annually by end of birth month; CE is collected every 2 years on an even- or odd-year cycle shown on license verification. 12 hours must be in the licensee's field of practice. Same course content may not be repeated in the next period.
Source: socwork.nv.gov · NAC 641B.187 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Nevada LSW/LMSW/LASW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30continuing education hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by the Board or automatically accepted: ASWB ACE; Nevada behavioral boards (Social Workers, Psychological Examiners, MFT & CPC, Alcohol/Drug/Gambling Counselors); NASW (any chapter), AAMFT, APA, NAADAC, NBCC; CEUs approved by any other state's behavioral board; Nevada in-state approved providers
- Renewal fee
- $125
- Audits & records
- Mandated CEUs (suicide prevention, CDEI) are uploaded at the collection-cycle renewal and audited 100%; ethics is attested; all certificates required only if audited.
- Renew online
- services.socwork.nv.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll; ethics in social work practice | 4 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionAll; certificate uploaded at renewal | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyAll; cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, certificate uploaded | 6 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Licensees aged 60+ retired from social work practice may ask the Board to waive all but the legislatively mandated CE (suicide prevention, cultural diversity/equity/inclusion).
Good to know. License renews annually by end of birth month; CE is collected every 2 years on an even- or odd-year cycle shown on license verification. 10 hours must be in the licensee's field of practice. Same course content may not be repeated in the next period.
Source: socwork.nv.gov · NAC 641B.187 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Nevada?
Use the license lookup of the Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers (socwork.nv.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 Nevada?
LCSW/LISW: 36 continuing education hours every 2 years. LSW/LMSW/LASW: 30 continuing education hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Nevada?
LCSW/LISW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 6 h (every renewal). LSW/LMSW/LASW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 6 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Nevada?
LCSW/LISW: Courses approved by the Board or automatically accepted: ASWB ACE; Nevada behavioral boards (Social Workers, Psychological Examiners, MFT & CPC, Alcohol/Drug/Gambling Counselors); NASW (any chapter), AAMFT, APA, NAADAC, NBCC; CEUs approved by any other state's behavioral board; Nevada in-state approved providers. LSW/LMSW/LASW: Courses approved by the Board or automatically accepted: ASWB ACE; Nevada behavioral boards (Social Workers, Psychological Examiners, MFT & CPC, Alcohol/Drug/Gambling Counselors); NASW (any chapter), AAMFT, APA, NAADAC, NBCC; CEUs approved by any other state's behavioral board; Nevada in-state approved providers.
How do social workers report CE in Nevada?
LCSW/LISW: By uploading certificates with the renewal. LSW/LMSW/LASW: By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Nevada?
LCSW/LISW: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle). LSW/LMSW/LASW: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).