Oregon social work continuing education requirements

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RBSW

Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	20 hours
Ethics Within the total.	3 hours
Cultural competence Within the total.	3 hours
Carried into the next cycle	Up to 10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	The last day of your birth month

LMSW

Licensed Master's Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	30 hours
Ethics Within the total.	4 hours
Cultural competence Within the total.	4 hours
Carried into the next cycle	Up to 10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	The last day of your birth month

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	40 hours
Ethics Within the total.	6 hours
Cultural competence Within the total.	6 hours
Carried into the next cycle	Up to 10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	The last day of your birth month

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