Social Workers · Oklahoma · Continuing education
Oklahoma Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/LMSW/LSW/LSW-Adm/LSWA: 16 clock hours every year, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oklahoma LCSW/LMSW/LSW/LSW-Adm/LSWA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- CE provided/approved through ASWB or ASWB jointly accredited providers, NASW national or state chapters, NBCC, APA, AMA, other state social work boards, academic institutions, providers approved by the OK social work board, OK Board of Behavioral Health or OK LADC Board; other events by individual Board approval (Form 505).
- Renewal fee
- $100
- New licensees
- CE waived for the calendar year in which the licensee passed the licensure exam.
- Audits & records
- Licensees certify completion at renewal; Board staff may audit randomly or for cause each year; audited licensees submit verification with the renewal application.
- Renew online
- oklahoma.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawAll licensees (ethics training as defined by the Board) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire at the end of each calendar year; CE earned January–December. Holders of more than one license need 6 extra hours per additional license (Board FAQ: 22 hours for two specialties). Hardship exemptions possible.
Source: oklahoma.gov · OAC 675:10-1-6, 675:10-1-12.1 and 675:15-1-2, 675:15-1-3 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Oklahoma?
Use the license lookup of the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers (oklahoma.gov/socialworkers.html); 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 Oklahoma?
16 clock hours every year.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Oklahoma?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Oklahoma?
CE provided/approved through ASWB or ASWB jointly accredited providers, NASW national or state chapters, NBCC, APA, AMA, other state social work boards, academic institutions, providers approved by the OK social work board, OK Board of Behavioral Health or OK LADC Board; other events by individual Board approval (Form 505).
How do social workers report CE in Oklahoma?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Oklahoma?
Licenses renew by December 31 (1 year cycle).