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LCSW CE Requirements in Arizona

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license in Arizona — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

30CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Arizona LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Behavioral health ethics or mental health law — 3 h
  • Cultural competency and diversity — 3 h
  • Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial — 3 hBoard-approved tutorial required EACH two-year renewal period (not one-time); must be manually entered in the CEU tracker; a clinical supervision statutes tutorial cannot substitute.
  • Technology related to behavioral health (telehealth, electronic communication, AI) — 3 hNew 3-hour requirement from the 2025 rulemaking; applies to renewals beginning January 1, 2027. Counts within the 30 hours.

Home study: No cap; all 30 hours may be completed by home study/online from approved sources.

Board notes: Regulated by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners under A.A.C. R4-6-801/802. No carryover of excess hours. Licensees must retain documentation and may be randomly audited (R4-6-803). Renewal moved to a new e-licensing portal with CE Broker (launched June 2026).

bbhe.az.gov ↗regulations.justia.com ↗pdresources.org ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Arizona?

An LCSW must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Arizona. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Arizona?

Yes. Arizona requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Behavioral health ethics or mental health law (3 h); Cultural competency and diversity (3 h); Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial (3 h); Technology related to behavioral health (telehealth, electronic communication, AI) (3 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Arizona?

Generally yes — Arizona does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap; all 30 hours may be completed by home study/online from approved sources..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Arizona?

Regulated by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners under A.A.C. R4-6-801/802. No carryover of excess hours. Licensees must retain documentation and may be randomly audited (R4-6-803). Renewal moved to a new e-licensing portal with CE Broker (launched June 2026).

Other Arizona licenses
LPC in Arizona30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Arizona40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Arizona30 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Arizona30 CE hours every 2 years
LCSW CE requirements in other states
AlabamaAlaskaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming
Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.