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LCSW CE Requirements in Colorado

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

40CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Colorado LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics

No specific subject mandates — general CE hours only.

Home study: No single Professional Development Activity (PDA) category may exceed 20 of the 40 PDH per 2-year cycle, so self-study/independent-learning is effectively capped at 20 PDH; accredited-institution coursework counts hour-for-hour.

Board notes: Renews through DORA under the Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) program: accrue 40 Professional Development Hours per cycle against a Professional Practice Rubric/Self-Assessment + Learning Plan (or qualify via Deem Status or active-duty military exemption). No mandated topic-specific hours and no live/interactive requirement. LSW/LCSW licenses expire Aug 31 of odd years; new licensees prorated at 1.66 PDH/month.

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

An LCSW must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Colorado.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Colorado?

Colorado does not mandate specific CE subjects for LCSW beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Colorado?

Generally yes — Colorado does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No single Professional Development Activity (PDA) category may exceed 20 of the 40 PDH per 2-year cycle, so self-study/independent-learning is effectively capped at 20 PDH; accredited-institution coursework counts hour-for-hour..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Colorado?

Renews through DORA under the Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) program: accrue 40 Professional Development Hours per cycle against a Professional Practice Rubric/Self-Assessment + Learning Plan (or qualify via Deem Status or active-duty military exemption). No mandated topic-specific hours and no live/interactive requirement. LSW/LCSW licenses expire Aug 31 of odd years; new licensees prorated at 1.66 PDH/month.

Other Colorado licenses
LPC in Colorado40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Colorado40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Colorado40 CE hours every 2 yearsBCBA in Colorado32 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.