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Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale CPD Requirements in Luxembourg

This page summarizes the current CPD requirements for the Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale (social worker, regulated health profession) license in Luxembourg — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

CPDrenewal basis
—renewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
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Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale

Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale (social worker, regulated health profession)
Regulator: Ministre de la Sante (Ministry of Health) - regulated as a 'profession de sante' under the Loi du 26 mars 1992
CPDRegulated profession. 'Assistant social' and 'assistant d'hygiene sociale' are expressly listed as health professions ('professions de sante') in the Loi du 26 mars 1992 sur l'exercice et la revalorisation de certaines professions de sante; practice requires ministerial authorization / registration. The law contains a continuing-education framework (Art. 12-13) but no universally fixed mandatory hour count or cycle: practitioners 'doivent tenir a jour leurs connaissances professionnelles' (must keep their professional knowledge current). Attendance at continuing-education courses organized or approved by the Minister is treated as paid service time up to 5 working days per year, or 15 consecutive working days per three-year period. Continuing education becomes strictly obligatory only where the Minister formally declares specific courses mandatory for the profession (Art. 12(2)); the detailed criteria are set by grand-ducal regulation. Therefore there is a legal duty to maintain competence, but no single statutory CPD hour total.
No specific live / interactive hour requirement

Home study: Not specified (CE framework set by grand-ducal regulation; delivery format not fixed in statute)

Board notes: Legal basis: Loi du 26 mars 1992 sur l'exercice et la revalorisation de certaines professions de sante (as amended). CPD reference values: up to 5 jours ouvrables/an or 15 jours ouvrables consecutifs per 3 years counted as service time; Minister may declare specific CE compulsory. Note Luxembourg classifies social work as a health profession. This regime covers assistant social and assistant d'hygiene sociale; it is distinct from the psychotherapist and psychologist frameworks.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CPD hours does an Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale need in Luxembourg?

Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociales in Luxembourg follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. Regulated profession. 'Assistant social' and 'assistant d'hygiene sociale' are expressly listed as health professions ('professions de sante') in the Loi du 26 mars 1992 sur l'exercice et la revalorisation de certaines professions de sante; practice requires ministerial authorization / registration. The law contains a continuing-education framework (Art. 12-13) but no universally fixed mandatory hour count or cycle: practitioners 'doivent tenir a jour leurs connaissances professionnelles' (must keep their professional knowledge current). Attendance at continuing-education courses organized or approved by the Minister is treated as paid service time up to 5 working days per year, or 15 consecutive working days per three-year period. Continuing education becomes strictly obligatory only where the Minister formally declares specific courses mandatory for the profession (Art. 12(2)); the detailed criteria are set by grand-ducal regulation. Therefore there is a legal duty to maintain competence, but no single statutory CPD hour total.

Are there required CE topics for Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg does not mandate specific CE subjects for Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Can Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale CE be completed online in Luxembourg?

Generally yes — Luxembourg does not require live or interactive hours for Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not specified (CE framework set by grand-ducal regulation; delivery format not fixed in statute).

What else should Assistant social / Assistant d'hygiene sociale renewals know in Luxembourg?

Legal basis: Loi du 26 mars 1992 sur l'exercice et la revalorisation de certaines professions de sante (as amended). CPD reference values: up to 5 jours ouvrables/an or 15 jours ouvrables consecutifs per 3 years counted as service time; Minister may declare specific CE compulsory. Note Luxembourg classifies social work as a health profession. This regime covers assistant social and assistant d'hygiene sociale; it is distinct from the psychotherapist and psychologist frameworks.

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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.