Social Workers · Wyoming · Continuing education
Wyoming Social Work CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCSW/CSW45 contact hours every 2 years, including 3 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention; renewal by your birthday.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wyoming LCSW/CSW CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birthday
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By your birthday
- Accepted credit
- CE with significant intellectual or practical content aimed at competence in the licensed discipline (Board Rules Chapter 14); business-related training such as BLS, drugs in the workplace or HIPAA does not count.
- Audits & records
- Non-audited renewals attest to the hours (form updated 18 Feb 2026); licensees selected for audit submit a CE course list and certificates.
- Renew online
- mentalhealth.wyo.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics | 3 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionSuicide assessment or intervention | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Licenses expire on the holder's birth date every two years; paper renewal must be postmarked by the expiration date; no late renewal. Fingerprints with renewal every four years. CSW is a certificate issued by the same Board.
Source: mentalhealth.wyo.gov · Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board Rules, Chapter 14, Sections 3 and 4 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a social worker license in Wyoming?
Use the license lookup of the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board (mentalhealth.wyo.gov); 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 Wyoming?
45 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE topics are mandatory for social workers in Wyoming?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 3 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for social workers in Wyoming?
CE with significant intellectual or practical content aimed at competence in the licensed discipline (Board Rules Chapter 14); business-related training such as BLS, drugs in the workplace or HIPAA does not count.
How do social workers report CE in Wyoming?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for social workers in Wyoming?
Licenses renew by your birthday (2 years cycle).