LISW-CP CE Requirements in South Carolina

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) license in South Carolina — 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

—ethics required

Full South Carolina LISW-CP requirements

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LISW-CP

LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

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

Mandated topics

Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management — 1 hOnly mandated topic in SC Reg Ch 110-1; added by the 2024 suicide-training law.

Home study: No home-study/online/self-study cap in the regulation; the SW rule (Reg Ch 110-1) makes no distinction between live and self-study formats.

Board notes: SC Board of Social Work Examiners requires 40 contact hours per biennial renewal period (reporting Jan 1 - Dec 31 of even years; deadline Dec 31 even years), tracked in CE Broker. Reg Ch 110-1 mandates ONLY 1 hour of suicide assessment/treatment/management; there is NO ethics-hours requirement, NO clinical-hours minimum, and NO requirement that hours be provided by a trained social worker. Some CE vendors (e.g., onlinececredits) incorrectly assert a 5-hr ethics rule, a 20-hr clinical rule, and/or a '20 hours from a trained social worker' rule - none of these appear in the verbatim regulation text. Applies to LISW-CP; LMSW/LBSW share the 40-hour rule.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LISW-CP need in South Carolina?

An LISW-CP must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in South Carolina.

Are there required CE topics for LISW-CP in South Carolina?

Yes. South Carolina requires the following CE topics for LISW-CP: Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management (1 h).

Can LISW-CP CE be completed online in South Carolina?

Generally yes — South Carolina does not require live or interactive hours for LISW-CP, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No home-study/online/self-study cap in the regulation; the SW rule (Reg Ch 110-1) makes no distinction between live and self-study formats..

What else should LISW-CP renewals know in South Carolina?

SC Board of Social Work Examiners requires 40 contact hours per biennial renewal period (reporting Jan 1 - Dec 31 of even years; deadline Dec 31 even years), tracked in CE Broker. Reg Ch 110-1 mandates ONLY 1 hour of suicide assessment/treatment/management; there is NO ethics-hours requirement, NO clinical-hours minimum, and NO requirement that hours be provided by a trained social worker. Some CE vendors (e.g., onlinececredits) incorrectly assert a 5-hr ethics rule, a 20-hr clinical rule, and/or a '20 hours from a trained social worker' rule - none of these appear in the verbatim regulation text. Applies to LISW-CP; LMSW/LBSW share the 40-hour rule.

Other South Carolina licenses

LPC in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in South Carolina24 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in South Carolina40 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in South Carolina32 CE hours every 2 years

LISW-CP 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.