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LCSW CE Requirements in Hawaii

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

45CE hours / cycle
3 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Hawaii LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
45hours / 3-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 3 h

Home study: No cap specified; all 45 hours may be online/home-study provided courses are approved by NASW, an NASW chapter, or ASWB.

Board notes: 45 CE hours per 3-year (triennial) active-status renewal cycle, of which 3 hours must be ethics. First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their initial renewal. Inactive-status licensees are not subject to CE. CE is not submitted with renewal but must be produced within 60 days if audited. Statute/rule sets no live/in-person minimum.

cca.hawaii.gov ↗naswhi.org ↗

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

An LCSW must complete 45 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in Hawaii. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Hawaii?

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

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Hawaii?

Generally yes — Hawaii 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 specified; all 45 hours may be online/home-study provided courses are approved by NASW, an NASW chapter, or ASWB..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Hawaii?

45 CE hours per 3-year (triennial) active-status renewal cycle, of which 3 hours must be ethics. First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their initial renewal. Inactive-status licensees are not subject to CE. CE is not submitted with renewal but must be produced within 60 days if audited. Statute/rule sets no live/in-person minimum.

Other Hawaii licenses
LMHC in Hawaiino set number of general CE hoursLicensed Psychologist in Hawaii18 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Hawaii45 CE hours every 3 yearsBCBA in Hawaii32 CE hours every 2 years
LCSW CE requirements in other states
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew 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.