Continuing Education

LCSW CE Requirements in Nevada

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

36CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

4 hethics required

Full Nevada LCSW requirements

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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

36hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Ethics in the practice of social work (professional boundaries, confidentiality, dual relationships) — 4 h
Evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness — 2 h
Cultural diversity, equity and inclusion (CDEI) — 6 h
Licensee's field of practice — 12 h

Home study: No explicit home-study/distance cap. NAC 641B.189 permits live or recorded electronic/online courses (with exam and independent verification); board does not cap self-study.

Board notes: Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers (NAC 641B.186-641B.189). LCSW/LISW require 36 hrs per 2-yr biennium (LSW/LMSW/LASW require 30). No live/interactive minimum. Board auto-accepts CEUs from ASWB ACE, NASW, AAMFT, APA, NAADAC, NBCC and any other state's behavioral board (no separate approval request). Suicide-prevention and CDEI certificates must be uploaded at renewal; ethics is self-reported (no upload). Board conducts 100% audit of mandated-topic CEUs and prohibits duplicate content within a 4-year period.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Nevada?

An LCSW must complete 36 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Nevada. That total includes 4 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics in the practice of social work (professional boundaries, confidentiality, dual relationships) (4 h); Evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness (2 h); Cultural diversity, equity and inclusion (CDEI) (6 h); Licensee's field of practice (12 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Nevada?

Generally yes — Nevada does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No explicit home-study/distance cap. NAC 641B.189 permits live or recorded electronic/online courses (with exam and independent verification); board does not cap self-study..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Nevada?

Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers (NAC 641B.186-641B.189). LCSW/LISW require 36 hrs per 2-yr biennium (LSW/LMSW/LASW require 30). No live/interactive minimum. Board auto-accepts CEUs from ASWB ACE, NASW, AAMFT, APA, NAADAC, NBCC and any other state's behavioral board (no separate approval request). Suicide-prevention and CDEI certificates must be uploaded at renewal; ethics is self-reported (no upload). Board conducts 100% audit of mandated-topic CEUs and prohibits duplicate content within a 4-year period.

Other Nevada licenses

CPC in Nevada40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in Nevada30 CE hours every 2 years MFT in Nevada40 CE hours every 2 years LBA in Nevada32 CE hours every 2 years

LCSW 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.