LCSW CE Requirements in Oklahoma
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license in Oklahoma — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LCSW
- Ethics — 3 h3 hours ethics as defined by the Board each renewal year; rule does not restrict ethics to a live format. For dual-license holders, ethics may satisfy either specialty.
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How many CE hours does an LCSW need in Oklahoma?
An LCSW must complete 16 CE / continuing-education hours every 1 years in Oklahoma. That total includes 3 hours of ethics. At least 8 of those hours must be live or interactive.
Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (3 h).
Can LCSW CE be completed online in Oklahoma?
Not entirely. Oklahoma requires at least 8 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least 8 of the 16 hours must be Category I (formally organized, face-to-face events such as workshops/courses; live interactive webinars where you can interact with the speaker qualify). The remaining up to 8 hours may be Category II (professional meetings) or Category III (individual/self-study/home study), so Category III self-study is effectively capped at 8 hours..
What else should LCSW renewals know in Oklahoma?
OK State Board of Licensed Social Workers. Annual renewal; all licenses expire Dec 31. 16 hrs/specialty/year incl. 3 ethics; minimum 8 hrs must be Category I. Holders of an additional license must earn 6 additional Category I hours per extra license (22 total for two specialties); ethics can count for either specialty.