Requirements by state / Tennessee
Tennessee social work continuing education requirements
What the Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Checked Read on October 8, 2026
Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the source named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.
LBSW, LMSW
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker · Licensed Master's Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 18 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Tennessee Code and Board rules Within the total. | 1 hour |
| Suicide prevention A board-approved program. | 2 hours, every 4 years |
| 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 |
- The hours are counted over two calendar years.
LAPSW, LCSW
Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Tennessee Code and Board rules Within the total. | 1 hour |
| Suicide prevention A board-approved program. | 2 hours, every 4 years |
| 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 |
- The hours are counted over two calendar years.
- Who decides
- Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW, LAPSW, LCSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Source
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- Rules of the Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure, chapter 1365-01 Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1365-01-.11
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