Requirements by state / Alabama
Alabama social work continuing education requirements
What the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Part unconfirmed Read on October 8, 2026
Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the sources named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.
- The renewal date was not read from the board's rule; the date on the license is used.
LBSW
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Supervision — supervisors only For a licensee supervising under an approved contract. | 3 hours |
| Live hours The source as read does not say whether a live online class counts. | At least 10 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Clinical — clinical designation only For an LMSW with a clinical designation. | 3 hours |
| Supervision — supervisors only For a licensee supervising under an approved contract. | 3 hours |
| Live hours The source as read does not say whether a live online class counts. | At least 10 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Clinical 3 of the 6 must be a comprehensive review of the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. | 6 hours |
| Supervision — supervisors only For a licensee supervising under an approved contract. | 3 hours |
| Live hours The source as read does not say whether a live online class counts. | At least 10 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
- Who decides
- Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW, LICSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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- Chapter 850-X-8, Continuing Education Ala. Admin. Code r. 850-X-8-.01
- Frequently asked questions
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