Social Workers · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention, 6 h cultural competency; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- LMSW30 hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention, 4 h cultural competency; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- RBSW20 hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention, 3 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
Oregon LCSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Conferences, seminars, workshops, books/articles and recorded trainings provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized by the Board; Board-approved individual events (max 10 h per report); agency in-service (up to half); accredited college courses; study groups (up to half); presenting; language courses (max 25%); field-placement supervision (max 6 h/year).
- Carryover
- Excess hours may carry over to the next report, max 10 hours.
- New licensees
- No CE report for the period covered by the initial registration/license; shorter first periods are prorated.
- Audits & records
- Routine random audits; keep certificates and program information for at least 24 months after reporting.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide risk, assessment, treatment and management | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyMust meet Oregon Health Authority standards (ORS 413.450, OAR 943-090-0010) | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial report with the renewal application, due before the end of the birth month. CE may be attended in person or online. Certified social work associates (CSWA) need no CE.
Source: secure.sos.state.or.us · OAR 877-025-0006, 877-025-0011, 877-025-0021 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Oregon LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Conferences, seminars, workshops, books/articles and recorded trainings provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized by the Board; Board-approved individual events (max 10 h per report); agency in-service (up to half); accredited college courses; study groups (up to half); presenting; language courses (max 25%); field-placement supervision (max 6 h/year).
- Carryover
- Excess hours may carry over to the next report, max 10 hours.
- New licensees
- No CE report for the period covered by the initial registration/license; shorter first periods are prorated.
- Audits & records
- Routine random audits; keep certificates and program information for at least 24 months after reporting.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 4 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide risk, assessment, treatment and management | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyMust meet Oregon Health Authority standards (ORS 413.450, OAR 943-090-0010) | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial report with the renewal application, due before the end of the birth month. CE may be attended in person or online. Certified social work associates (CSWA) need no CE.
Source: secure.sos.state.or.us · OAR 877-025-0006, 877-025-0011, 877-025-0021 · checked Oct 28, 2026
Oregon RBSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Conferences, seminars, workshops, books/articles and recorded trainings provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized by the Board; Board-approved individual events (max 10 h per report); agency in-service (up to half); accredited college courses; study groups (up to half); presenting; language courses (max 25%); field-placement supervision (max 6 h/year).
- Carryover
- Excess hours may carry over to the next report, max 10 hours.
- New licensees
- No CE report for the period covered by the initial registration/license; shorter first periods are prorated.
- Audits & records
- Routine random audits; keep certificates and program information for at least 24 months after reporting.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & law | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide risk, assessment, treatment and management | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyMust meet Oregon Health Authority standards (ORS 413.450, OAR 943-090-0010) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial report with the renewal application, due before the end of the birth month. CE may be attended in person or online. Certified social work associates (CSWA) need no CE.
Source: secure.sos.state.or.us · OAR 877-025-0006, 877-025-0011, 877-025-0021 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Oregon
05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Oregon?
Use the license lookup of the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (oregon.gov/blsw); 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 Oregon?
LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years. LMSW: 30 hours every 2 years. RBSW: 20 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Oregon?
LCSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 6 h (every renewal). LMSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 4 h (every renewal). RBSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Oregon?
LCSW: Conferences, seminars, workshops, books/articles and recorded trainings provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized by the Board; Board-approved individual events (max 10 h per report); agency in-service (up to half); accredited college courses; study groups (up to half); presenting; language courses (max 25%); field-placement supervision (max 6 h/year). LMSW: Conferences, seminars, workshops, books/articles and recorded trainings provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized by the Board; Board-approved individual events (max 10 h per report); agency in-service (up to half); accredited college courses; study groups (up to half); presenting; language courses (max 25%); field-placement supervision (max 6 h/year). RBSW: Conferences, seminars, workshops, books/articles and recorded trainings provided or approved by a credentialing body recognized by the Board; Board-approved individual events (max 10 h per report); agency in-service (up to half); accredited college courses; study groups (up to half); presenting; language courses (max 25%); field-placement supervision (max 6 h/year).
How do social workers report CE in Oregon?
LCSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. LMSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. RBSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Oregon?
LCSW: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle). LMSW: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle). RBSW: Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).