Requirements by state / South Carolina
South Carolina social work continuing education requirements
What the South Carolina 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.
- Ethics hours: the reference list is inconsistent between licenses and the board's page as read does not give a number. Confirm with the board.
LBSW, LMSW, LISW-CP, LISW-AP
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker · Licensed Master Social Worker · Licensed Independent Social Worker — Clinical Practice · Licensed Independent Social Worker — Advanced Practice
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 40 hours |
| Suicide assessment, treatment and management May be completed online. | 1 hour |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are due | December 31 of even-numbered years |
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- Who decides
- South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW, LISW-CP, LISW-AP
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
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