Requirements by state / Michigan
Michigan social work continuing education requirements
What the Michigan Board of Social Work 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.
LBSW, LMSW
Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker · Licensed Master's Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 45 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 5 hours |
| Pain and symptom management Within the total. | 2 hours |
| Implicit bias One hour for each year of the license cycle. | 3 hours |
| Identifying victims of human traffickingUnconfirmed Michigan asks for this training; confirm with the board whether yours is already on record. | Once |
| Renewal cycle | Every 3 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
- Who decides
- Michigan Board of Social Work
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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- Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2961 Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2961
- Social work frequently asked questions
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