Virginia social work continuing education requirements

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	15 hours
Ethics, standards of practice, or Virginia social work law Within the total.	3 hours
Category I (formally organized learning) Within the total.	10 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	June 30 of even-numbered years

• The license is renewed every year by June 30; the hours are reported in even-numbered years.

LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	30 hours
Ethics, standards of practice, or Virginia social work law Within the total.	6 hours
Category I (formally organized learning) Within the total.	20 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 2 years
Hours are due	June 30 of even-numbered years

• The license is renewed every year by June 30; the hours are reported in even-numbered years.

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