Virginia Social Worker CE Information and License Renewals

virginia social workers continuing education and license renewals
Social workers licensed in the state of Virginia have a license renewal every two years with a June 30th deadline, odd years.

Thirty hours are required for LCSW’s (minimum of 20 hours from Category 1), and fifteen hours are required for LSW’s (minimum 10 hours from Category 1).

There are no limits on home study if ASWB approved (Category 1 “formal” courses).

National accreditation is ASWB, and the licensee must determine if the course is appropriate. Two hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavior science professions in Virginia.

Social Work
Virginia Board of Social Work
View the Board Website
or Email the Board
Phone: 804-367-4441
CE Required: LCSW: 30 hours every 2 years (min 20 hrs Cat 1) / LSW: 15 hours every 2 years (min 10 hrs Cat 1)
Home Study Allowed: No limit if ASWB approved (Category 1 “formal” courses)
License Expiration: 6/30, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: ASWB, licensee must determine if course appropriate
Notes: 2 hrs ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavior science prof’s in VA
Date of Info: 05/05/2015

Professional Development Resources, Inc. ACE Approval Number 1046) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for all programs. ASWB Approval Period: 6/12/2000 – 6/12/2016. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.

Information obtained from the Virginia Board of Social Work on May 5, 2015.

Virginia Social Workers Continuing Education and License Renewals

virginia social workers continuing educationVirginia-licensed social workers have a biennial license renewal with a June 30th deadline, odd years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license.

A minimum of twenty (20) hours required from Category 1 courses. LSW’s are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education with a minimum of ten (10) Category 1 hours.

There is no limit on home study if ASWB approved (Category 1 “formal” courses.) In addition, two hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavior science professionals in Virginia. Licensees must determine if the course is appropriate for licensing.

The reason for continuing education is to encourage the highest possible standards for the social work profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing education as a licensing condition.

Professional Development Resources is approved as a provider of continuing education for social workers by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB Provider #1046, ACE Program).

Continuing Education Requirements

Virginia-licensed social workers have a license renewal every two years with a June 30th deadline, odd years. Thirty (30) hours of continuing education are required in order to renew a license, and there is a minimum of twenty (20) hours required from Category 1 courses. LSW’s are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of continuing education with a minimum of ten (10) Category 1 hours. There is no limit on home study if ASWB approved (Category 1 “formal” courses.) In addition, two hours of ethics, standards of practice, or laws governing behavior science professionals in Virginia. Licensees are responsible for determining if the course is appropriate for licensing.

Information obtained from the Virginia Board of Social Work on June 21, 2013.

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