Requirements by state / California
California social work continuing education requirements
What the California Board of Behavioral Sciences asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Checked Read on October 8, 2026
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LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 36 hours |
| Law and ethics One 6-hour requirement, taken from a provider the board accepts, in every renewal period. | 6 hours |
| Suicide risk assessment and intervention Once, for a licensee renewing or reactivating after January 1, 2021. | 6 hours, once |
| Telehealth Once, for a licensee renewing or reactivating after July 1, 2023. | 3 hours, once |
| 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 |
- A one-time course taken before the current renewal period meets the one-time requirement but does not count toward the 36 hours.
- Who decides
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LCSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
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