Kansas social work continuing education requirements

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.

LBSW

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	40 hours
Ethics Within the total.	3 hours
Social work safety awareness training For a first renewal, at any level; counts within the 40 hours.	6 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

LMSW, LSCSW

Licensed Master Social Worker · Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	40 hours
Ethics Within the total.	3 hours
Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders Within the total.	6 hours
Social work safety awareness training For a first renewal, at any level; counts within the 40 hours.	6 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

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