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LCSW CE Requirements in Louisiana

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

20CE hours / cycle
1 yrrenewal cycle
10 hlive / interactive required
3 hethics required
Full Louisiana LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
20hours / 1-year renewal cycle
10 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Clinical Social Work (diagnosis and treatment) — 10 hLCSW only; 10 of the 20 annual hours must be clinical (diagnosis and treatment)
  • Ethics — 3 h3 hours of social work ethics every two years (not annually)
  • Clinical Supervision — 3 hevery two years; only for the LCSW-BACS (Board Approved Clinical Supervisor) designation

Home study: Distance learning limited to 10 hours annually; the remaining 10 hours must be earned live/in-person (presenter and audience in the same physical room). The COVID-era waiver allowing all 20 via distance learning expired Aug 31, 2023.

Board notes: Regulated by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) under LAC 46:XXV. Renews annually with a Sept 1-Aug 31 collection period; 20 hours required each year. The 3-hour ethics requirement is measured on a two-year basis, and the 3-hour clinical supervision requirement applies only to LCSW-BACS supervisors (also every two years). Applies to all licensed social workers; the 10-hour clinical/diagnosis component is specific to LCSWs.

labswe.org ↗law.cornell.edu ↗

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

An LCSW must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Louisiana. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 10 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Louisiana?

Yes. Louisiana requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Clinical Social Work (diagnosis and treatment) (10 h); Ethics (3 h); Clinical Supervision (3 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Louisiana?

Not entirely. Louisiana requires at least 10 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: Distance learning limited to 10 hours annually; the remaining 10 hours must be earned live/in-person (presenter and audience in the same physical room). The COVID-era waiver allowing all 20 via distance learning expired Aug 31, 2023..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Louisiana?

Regulated by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners (LABSWE) under LAC 46:XXV. Renews annually with a Sept 1-Aug 31 collection period; 20 hours required each year. The 3-hour ethics requirement is measured on a two-year basis, and the 3-hour clinical supervision requirement applies only to LCSW-BACS supervisors (also every two years). Applies to all licensed social workers; the 10-hour clinical/diagnosis component is specific to LCSWs.

Other Louisiana licenses
LPC in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Louisiana40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Behavior Analyst in Louisiana32 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.