Social Workers · Vermont · Continuing education
Vermont Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LICSW20 hours every 2 years, including 1.5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h cultural competency; renewal in even-numbered years.
- LMSW10 hours every 2 years, including 1.5 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h cultural competency; renewal in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
Vermont LICSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- In even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Accredited colleges/universities; national, regional or state social work organizations or state boards; professional organizations in medicine, law, administration, education and behavioral sciences; approved in-service programs; programs approved by NASW, NASW Vermont, CSWE or ASWB (Rule 6.8).
- New licensees
- CE required from the first renewal after two years of licensure; recommended but not required before that (Rule 6.2).
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep evidence 4 years (Rule 6.9-6.10).
- Renew online
- sos.vermont.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics of social work practice incl. boundaries, confidentiality, dual relationships | 1.5 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyLicensed mental health professionals: systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice (Act 117 of 2022), from the January 2026 renewal; online accepted | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal (January of even years per OPR). At least 15 hours formal in-person education (live synchronous virtual accepted per H.305 of 2023); max 5 hours informal/self-directed.
Source: outside.vermont.gov · Vermont OPR Administrative Rules for Social Workers (eff. July 1, 2017), Part 6; Act 117 (2022) · checked Oct 30, 2026
Vermont LMSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 10hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Set date, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- In even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Accredited colleges/universities; national, regional or state social work organizations or state boards; professional organizations in medicine, law, administration, education and behavioral sciences; approved in-service programs; programs approved by NASW, NASW Vermont, CSWE or ASWB (Rule 6.8).
- New licensees
- CE required from the first renewal after two years of licensure; recommended but not required before that (Rule 6.2).
- Audits & records
- Random audits; keep evidence 4 years (Rule 6.9-6.10).
- Renew online
- sos.vermont.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics of social work practice incl. boundaries, confidentiality, dual relationships | 1.5 | every renewal |
| Cultural competencyLicensed mental health professionals: systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice (Act 117 of 2022), from the January 2026 renewal; online accepted | 1 | every renewal |
Good to know. Biennial renewal (January of even years per OPR). All 10 hours must be formal education (conferences, workshops, academic courses, live webinars, in-service programs).
Source: outside.vermont.gov · Vermont OPR Administrative Rules for Social Workers (eff. July 1, 2017), Part 6; Act 117 (2022) · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Conferences in Vermont
05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Vermont?
Use the license lookup of the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Social Workers (sos.vermont.gov/social-workers); 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 Vermont?
LICSW: 20 hours every 2 years. LMSW: 10 hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Vermont?
LICSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1.5 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal). LMSW: Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1.5 h (every renewal); Cultural competency — 1 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Vermont?
LICSW: Accredited colleges/universities; national, regional or state social work organizations or state boards; professional organizations in medicine, law, administration, education and behavioral sciences; approved in-service programs; programs approved by NASW, NASW Vermont, CSWE or ASWB (Rule 6.8). LMSW: Accredited colleges/universities; national, regional or state social work organizations or state boards; professional organizations in medicine, law, administration, education and behavioral sciences; approved in-service programs; programs approved by NASW, NASW Vermont, CSWE or ASWB (Rule 6.8).
How do social workers report CE in Vermont?
LICSW: 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.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Vermont?
LICSW: Licenses renew in even-numbered years (2 years cycle). LMSW: Licenses renew in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).