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LCSW CE Requirements in Arkansas

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker) license in Arkansas — 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 Arkansas LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Certified Social Worker)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 h

Home study: Maximum 15 independent/self-study (home study) hours per 2-year period; live and interactive webinars are treated as face-to-face, not counted against the self-study cap.

Board notes: 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle apply to all levels (LSW, LMSW, LCSW). Renews biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. No live/synchronous hours are separately mandated. The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Arkansas Dept. of Health) audits a percentage of renewals.

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

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

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Arkansas?

Yes. Arkansas requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (3 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Arkansas?

Generally yes — Arkansas does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Maximum 15 independent/self-study (home study) hours per 2-year period; live and interactive webinars are treated as face-to-face, not counted against the self-study cap..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Arkansas?

30 CE hours per 2-year cycle apply to all levels (LSW, LMSW, LCSW). Renews biennially by the last day of the licensee's birth month. No live/synchronous hours are separately mandated. The Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board (Arkansas Dept. of Health) audits a percentage of renewals.

Other Arkansas licenses
LPC in Arkansas24 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Arkansas20 CE hours every 1 yearsLMFT in Arkansas24 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Arkansas32 CE hours every 2 years
LCSW CE requirements in other states
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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.