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LCSW CE Requirements in Oregon

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) license in Oregon — 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
6 hethics required
Full Oregon LCSW requirements
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LCSW

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
40hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 6 h
  • Cultural Competency — 6 h

Home study: No live/in-person minimum and no home-study cap in the board CE rule; distance/self-study is broadly permitted.

Board notes: 40 CEs per 2-year cycle. First LCSW renewal is exempt (active CSWA holders are also exempt from CE). Up to 10 carryover hours allowed. Cultural competency CE (6 hrs) satisfies Oregon's cross-profession cultural-competency mandate. No per-renewal suicide-risk or pain-management CE in the board's CE table (suicide training is an initial/associate requirement). Board conducts random audits.

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

An LCSW must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Oregon. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCSW in Oregon?

Yes. Oregon requires the following CE topics for LCSW: Ethics (6 h); Cultural Competency (6 h).

Can LCSW CE be completed online in Oregon?

Generally yes — Oregon does not require live or interactive hours for LCSW, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No live/in-person minimum and no home-study cap in the board CE rule; distance/self-study is broadly permitted..

What else should LCSW renewals know in Oregon?

40 CEs per 2-year cycle. First LCSW renewal is exempt (active CSWA holders are also exempt from CE). Up to 10 carryover hours allowed. Cultural competency CE (6 hrs) satisfies Oregon's cross-profession cultural-competency mandate. No per-renewal suicide-risk or pain-management CE in the board's CE table (suicide training is an initial/associate requirement). Board conducts random audits.

Other Oregon licenses
LPC in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Oregon40 CE hours every 2 yearsOregon Licensed Behavior Analyst in Oregon16 CE hours every 1 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.