Social Workers · New Hampshire · Continuing education
New Hampshire Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LICSW40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention, 6 h clinical supervision; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- LSW30 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- SWA10 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Hampshire LICSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications.
- Audits & records
- Licensees submit the Continuing Education and Collaboration Report Form 200 with renewal and keep documentation (Plc 308.04).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawCategory A | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionCategory A, per RSA 330-A:10, XI | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved supervisors: clinical supervision, Category A | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 30 hours Category A; max 10 Category B; home study max 30 hours. Also 40 hours of clinical collaboration every 2 years (Mhp 403.01). License term per Plc 304.12.
Source: www.gc.nh.gov · N.H. Admin. Rules Mhp 402.01, 402.04; Mhp 401.02; Mhp 403.01 (collaboration) · checked Oct 30, 2026
New Hampshire LSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications.
- Audits & records
- Licensees submit the Continuing Education and Collaboration Report Form 200 with renewal and keep documentation (Plc 308.04).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawCategory A | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionCategory A, per RSA 330-A:10, XI | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 24 hours Category A; max 6 Category B; home study max 20 hours. Also 40 hours of collaboration every 2 years (Mhp 403.01). License term per Plc 304.12.
Source: www.gc.nh.gov · N.H. Admin. Rules Mhp 402.02, 402.04; Mhp 401.02; Mhp 403.01 (collaboration) · checked Oct 30, 2026
New Hampshire SWA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Upload
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications.
- Audits & records
- Licensees submit the Continuing Education and Collaboration Report Form 200 with renewal and keep documentation (Plc 308.04).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawCategory A | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionCategory A, per RSA 330-A:10, XI | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 6 hours Category A; max 4 Category B; home study max 7 hours. Social Worker Associate. Also 40 hours of collaboration every 2 years (Mhp 403.01). License term per Plc 304.12.
Source: www.gc.nh.gov · N.H. Admin. Rules Mhp 402.03, 402.04; Mhp 401.02; Mhp 403.01 (collaboration) · checked Oct 30, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in New Hampshire?
Use the license lookup of the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice (OPLC) (oplc.nh.gov/board-mental-health-practice); 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 New Hampshire?
LICSW: 40 hours every 2 years. LSW: 30 hours every 2 years. SWA: 10 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in New Hampshire?
LICSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 6 h (every renewal). LSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal). SWA: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in New Hampshire?
LICSW: Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications. LSW: Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications. SWA: Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications.
How do social workers report CE in New Hampshire?
LICSW: By uploading certificates with the renewal. LSW: By uploading certificates with the renewal. SWA: By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in New Hampshire?
LICSW: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). LSW: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle). SWA: Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).