Social Workers · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LSW/LGSW/LCSW/LICSW: 30 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h veterans' health & mental health; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
West Virginia LSW/LGSW/LCSW/LICSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- At least 20 hours from programs pre-approved by a WV approved or certified provider (courses endorsed by ASWB, NASW, an approved WV provider, another state social work board or a CSWE-accredited program are recognized); balance via individual professional activities (self-directed study, writing, presentations, college courses, reading).
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- Audits & records
- Licensees submit CE record forms (at least yearly is encouraged); keep records 3 years before renewal; the Board may ask for receipts/certificates. Agency policy training does not count.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawSocial work ethics (NASW Code of Ethics based) | 1 | every renewal |
| Veterans' health & mental healthAll licensees: mental health conditions of veterans and their families | 2 | every renewal |
Good to know. 30 hours per two-year license period. Of the 20 approved-provider hours, at least 10 must be synchronous (in person or live online) and at most 10 asynchronous online. Renewal and CE due 30 days before expiry.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code R. §25-5-3 (25CSR5) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in West Virginia?
Use the license lookup of the West Virginia Board of Social Work (wvsocialworkboard.org); 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 West Virginia?
30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in West Virginia?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 1 h (every renewal); Veterans' health & mental health — 2 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in West Virginia?
At least 20 hours from programs pre-approved by a WV approved or certified provider (courses endorsed by ASWB, NASW, an approved WV provider, another state social work board or a CSWE-accredited program are recognized); balance via individual professional activities (self-directed study, writing, presentations, college courses, reading).
How do social workers report CE in West Virginia?
By uploading certificates with the renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in West Virginia?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).