Renewal Information for Virginia Social Workers

Virginia-licensed Social Worker

Virginia-licensed Social Worker

Virginia Social Work license renewal deadline: June 30, 2011

  • CE Required: LCSW – 30 hours, LSW – 15 hours
  • Category 1 Minimum: LCSW – 20 hrs, LSW – 10 hrs
  • Ethics Required: 2 hours
  • Online Courses Allowed: No limit if ASWB-approved (Category 1 “formal” courses)
Category I hours are Formally Organized Learning Activities that can be documented by an approved sponsor or organization. The Board-approved sponsors or organizations are listed in Regulation 18 VAC 140-20-105B. If the sponsoring organization does not award a participant with a dated certificate indicating the activity or course taken and the number of hours earned, the social worker is responsible for obtaining a letter on organizational letterhead verifying the hours and activity. LCSW’s are required to complete a minimum of 20 Category I hours per renewal period; LSW’s must complete a minimum of 10 Category I hours per renewal period. All continuing education obtained for renewal may be Category I.

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Virginia Board of Social Work website: http://www.dhp.state.va.us/social/default.htm