Social Workers · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/CSW40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
- SSW20 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h suicide prevention; renewal by September 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Utah LCSW/CSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved, conducted or sponsored by an accredited institution of higher learning, a county/state/federal agency, a professional association, or a mental health agency providing clinical mental health or SUD treatment services (certificate required). Other credit per DOPL guide: university teaching (no limit), conference presentations (max 5), clinical readings (max 10), volunteer service (max 10), supervision/direct observation by approved supervisors (max 10 each), peer consultation (max 10), professional board service (max 6).
- New licensees
- First cycle, licensed under 2 full years: pro-rated at 1.6 hours (LCSW) or 0.8 hours (CSW, as stated by DOPL) per month licensed.
- Audits & records
- CE documentation is submitted only if audited by the Division; certificates must show name, provider, instructor, date, title, objectives and hours.
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics, law, or technology | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide prevention | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Renewal due September 30 of even years. At least 30 of the 40 hours must be in-person or live interactive webinars; max 10 hours online self-study. Ethics hours may be in professional ethics, law, or technology.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-60e (Mental Health Professional Practice Act Rule), incl. R156-60e-402.1; Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 60 · checked Oct 30, 2026
Utah SSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved, conducted or sponsored by an accredited institution of higher learning, a county/state/federal agency, a professional association, or a mental health agency providing clinical mental health or SUD treatment services (certificate required). Other credit per DOPL guide: university teaching (no limit), conference presentations (max 5), clinical readings (max 10), volunteer service (max 10), supervision/direct observation by approved supervisors (max 10 each), peer consultation (max 10), professional board service (max 6).
- Audits & records
- CE documentation is submitted only if audited by the Division; certificates must show name, provider, instructor, date, title, objectives and hours.
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics, law, or technology | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide prevention | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. Social Service Worker: 20 hours related to practice, due September 30 of even years. DOPL's page states no live/online split for SSWs.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-60e (Mental Health Professional Practice Act Rule), incl. R156-60e-402.1; Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 60 · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Utah?
Use the license lookup of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) (commerce.utah.gov/dopl/social-work); 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 Utah?
LCSW/CSW: 40 hours every 2 years. SSW: 20 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Utah?
LCSW/CSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal). SSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Utah?
LCSW/CSW: Courses approved, conducted or sponsored by an accredited institution of higher learning, a county/state/federal agency, a professional association, or a mental health agency providing clinical mental health or SUD treatment services (certificate required). Other credit per DOPL guide: university teaching (no limit), conference presentations (max 5), clinical readings (max 10), volunteer service (max 10), supervision/direct observation by approved supervisors (max 10 each), peer consultation (max 10), professional board service (max 6). SSW: Courses approved, conducted or sponsored by an accredited institution of higher learning, a county/state/federal agency, a professional association, or a mental health agency providing clinical mental health or SUD treatment services (certificate required). Other credit per DOPL guide: university teaching (no limit), conference presentations (max 5), clinical readings (max 10), volunteer service (max 10), supervision/direct observation by approved supervisors (max 10 each), peer consultation (max 10), professional board service (max 6).
How do social workers report CE in Utah?
LCSW/CSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit. SSW: By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Utah?
LCSW/CSW: Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). SSW: Licenses renew by September 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).