Continuing Education

LSCSW CE Requirements in Kansas

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) license in Kansas — 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

3 hethics required

Full Kansas LSCSW requirements

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LSCSW

LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Professional Ethics — 3 h
Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders — 6 hRequired of Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Workers (LSCSW) only; not required of LBSW. Six units per renewal per K.A.R. 102-2-4a.
Social Work Safety Awareness Training — 6 hOne-time only, due at first-time renewal of any social work license level; counts within the 40 hours.

Home study: No minimum live requirement. Interactive/self-study activities WITHOUT a posttest (computerized modules, telecasts, videotapes, audiotapes, or reading) are capped at 10 units per 2-year period (K.A.R. 102-2-4a); posttested online/interactive CE is otherwise broadly allowed.

Board notes: BSRB does not pre-approve CE programs for social workers. Ethics (3) required every renewal; diagnosis/treatment (6) required for master's and clinical levels. Safety awareness training (6) is a one-time requirement at first renewal, included within the 40. First aid, CPR, infection control, and occupational health/safety courses are not approved for CE. NOTE (re-verified Aug 2026): the BSRB profession FAQ web page currently states only '3 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders,' which conflicts with the controlling administrative regulation text on file with the Kansas Secretary of State (six hours). The regulation controls; the FAQ figure appears to be an error.

ksbsrb.ks.gov ↗sos.ks.gov ↗law.cornell.edu ↗

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LSCSW need in Kansas?

An LSCSW must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Kansas. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LSCSW in Kansas?

Yes. Kansas requires the following CE topics for LSCSW: Professional Ethics (3 h); Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Disorders (6 h); Social Work Safety Awareness Training (6 h).

Can LSCSW CE be completed online in Kansas?

Generally yes — Kansas does not require live or interactive hours for LSCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No minimum live requirement. Interactive/self-study activities WITHOUT a posttest (computerized modules, telecasts, videotapes, audiotapes, or reading) are capped at 10 units per 2-year period (K.A.R. 102-2-4a); posttested online/interactive CE is otherwise broadly allowed..

What else should LSCSW renewals know in Kansas?

BSRB does not pre-approve CE programs for social workers. Ethics (3) required every renewal; diagnosis/treatment (6) required for master's and clinical levels. Safety awareness training (6) is a one-time requirement at first renewal, included within the 40. First aid, CPR, infection control, and occupational health/safety courses are not approved for CE. NOTE (re-verified Aug 2026): the BSRB profession FAQ web page currently states only '3 hours of diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders,' which conflicts with the controlling administrative regulation text on file with the Kansas Secretary of State (six hours). The regulation controls; the FAQ figure appears to be an error.

Other Kansas licenses

LCPC in Kansas30 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Kansas50 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in Kansas40 CE hours every 2 years Kansas Licensed Behavior Analyst in Kansas30 CE hours every 2 years

LSCSW CE requirements in other states

Updated August 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.