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LICSW CE Requirements in Vermont

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

20CE hours / cycle
2 yrrenewal cycle
15 hlive / interactive required
1 hethics required
Full Vermont LICSW requirements
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LICSW

LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)
20hours / 2-year renewal cycle
15 live / interactive hours required
Mandated topics
  • Ethics — 1.5 hAt least 1.5 of the 20 hours must be in professional ethics.
  • Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice — 1 hOne or more CE units in systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice (or related areas) required by statute (26 V.S.A. ch. 61 / Act 117 of 2022); online acceptable.

Home study: At least 15 of the 20 hours must be formal in-person education; no more than 5 hours may be informal/self-directed (home study).

Board notes: Vermont DOES require CE for LICSWs: 20 hours per two-year (biennial) renewal, of which at least 15 must be formal in-person and at least 1.5 must be ethics. Administered by the VT Office of Professional Regulation (OPR); ASWB/board-approved providers accepted. Per H.305 (2023) synchronous (live/interactive, not pre-recorded) virtual CE counts as in-person where rules require face-to-face. Renewal date is set/printed by OPR on the certificate.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours does an LICSW need in Vermont?

An LICSW must complete 20 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in Vermont. That total includes 1 hours of ethics. At least 15 of those hours must be live or interactive.

Are there required CE topics for LICSW in Vermont?

Yes. Vermont requires the following CE topics for LICSW: Ethics (1 h); Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice (1 h).

Can LICSW CE be completed online in Vermont?

Not entirely. Vermont requires at least 15 live or interactive hours per cycle; the remaining hours may generally be completed through approved home-study / online courses. Home-study note: At least 15 of the 20 hours must be formal in-person education; no more than 5 hours may be informal/self-directed (home study)..

What else should LICSW renewals know in Vermont?

Vermont DOES require CE for LICSWs: 20 hours per two-year (biennial) renewal, of which at least 15 must be formal in-person and at least 1.5 must be ethics. Administered by the VT Office of Professional Regulation (OPR); ASWB/board-approved providers accepted. Per H.305 (2023) synchronous (live/interactive, not pre-recorded) virtual CE counts as in-person where rules require face-to-face. Renewal date is set/printed by OPR on the certificate.

Other Vermont licenses
LCMHC in Vermont40 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Psychologist in Vermont60 CE hours every 2 yearsLMFT in Vermont20 CE hours every 2 yearsLicensed Applied Behavior Analyst in Vermont32 CE hours every 2 years
LICSW 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.