Social Workers · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LBSW/LMSW/LISW: 40 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h suicide prevention; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina LBSW/LMSW/LISW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses, conferences and seminars approved by persons designated by the Board under its guidelines; lecturers/discussion leaders get 2 hours per presentation hour (same course once per period); repeated courses generally not credited.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide preventionAll licensees: suicide assessment, treatment and management | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal; 40 contact hours per renewal period. Ethics hour minimums are not stated in Regulation 110-1.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code Regs. 110-1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in South Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (llr.sc.gov/sw); 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 South Carolina?
40 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in South Carolina?
Suicide prevention — 1 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in South Carolina?
Courses, conferences and seminars approved by persons designated by the Board under its guidelines; lecturers/discussion leaders get 2 hours per presentation hour (same course once per period); repeated courses generally not credited.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in South Carolina?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).