Continuing Education

LCSW / LMSW CE Requirements in Idaho

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW/LMSW/LSW (Social Worker) license in Idaho — 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

2 hethics required

Full Idaho LCSW / LMSW requirements

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LCSW / LMSW

LCSW/LMSW/LSW (Social Worker)

30hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 2 h

Home study: No cap; online/distance courses germane to the practice of social work are allowed (IDAPA 24.14.01 Rule 100.05). Board does not pre-approve courses.

Board notes: 30 contact hours (including 2 hours of ethics) per 24-month renewal period ending on the licensee's birth date. No board pre-approval of courses; random post-renewal audits; proof retained 4 years; no carryover of excess hours. Rule contains no live/in-person requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCSW / LMSW need in Idaho?

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

Are there required CE topics for LCSW / LMSW in Idaho?

Yes. Idaho requires the following CE topics for LCSW / LMSW: Ethics (2 h).

Can LCSW / LMSW CE be completed online in Idaho?

Generally yes — Idaho does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW / LMSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No cap; online/distance courses germane to the practice of social work are allowed (IDAPA 24.14.01 Rule 100.05). Board does not pre-approve courses..

What else should LCSW / LMSW renewals know in Idaho?

30 contact hours (including 2 hours of ethics) per 24-month renewal period ending on the licensee's birth date. No board pre-approval of courses; random post-renewal audits; proof retained 4 years; no carryover of excess hours. Rule contains no live/in-person requirement.

Other Idaho licenses

LPC / LCPC in Idaho12 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Idaho30 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Idaho12 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in Idaho32 CE hours every 2 years

LCSW / LMSW CE requirements in other states

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.