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CSW-PIP CE Requirements in South Dakota

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the CSW-PIP (Certified Social Worker - Private Independent Practice) license in South Dakota — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

30CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
6 hethics required
Full South Dakota CSW-PIP requirements
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CSW-PIP

CSW-PIP (Certified Social Worker - Private Independent Practice)
30hours / 2-year renewal cycle
No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 6 h6 of the 30 hours must be in social work ethics

Home study: No limit; the board states all contact hours may be obtained through online courses.

Board notes: SD Board of Social Work Examiners requires 30 contact hours within the previous two-year license period, 6 of which must be in social work ethics (applies to all SW license levels including CSW-PIP). All hours may be online; no live/in-person mandate. Accepts CE approved by ASWB, NASW, other state boards, and college/university credit courses. Up to 10 contact hours for preparing an academic course or publishing/presenting a professional paper. Physician-certified incapacity waiver available. Governed by ARSD Article 20:59.

dss.sd.gov ↗sdlegislature.gov ↗

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does a CSW-PIP need in South Dakota?

A CSW-PIP must complete 30 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in South Dakota. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for CSW-PIP in South Dakota?

Yes. South Dakota requires the following CE topics for CSW-PIP: Ethics (6 h).

Can CSW-PIP CE be completed online in South Dakota?

Generally yes — South Dakota does not require live or interactive hours for CSW-PIP, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No limit; the board states all contact hours may be obtained through online courses..

What else should CSW-PIP renewals know in South Dakota?

SD Board of Social Work Examiners requires 30 contact hours within the previous two-year license period, 6 of which must be in social work ethics (applies to all SW license levels including CSW-PIP). All hours may be online; no live/in-person mandate. Accepts CE approved by ASWB, NASW, other state boards, and college/university credit courses. Up to 10 contact hours for preparing an academic course or publishing/presenting a professional paper. Physician-certified incapacity waiver available. Governed by ARSD Article 20:59.

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CSW-PIP 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.