Louisiana Social Worker Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your Louisiana social work CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

3 Mandatory Hours
17 Elective Hours
20 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Louisiana Behavioral Health : Social Worker license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Behavioral Health : Social Worker licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

Louisiana Social Workers: Social Worker (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 3
Elective Hours: 17
Renewal Cycle in Years: 1
License Expiration Date: 08/31/2025
Next Education Due Date: 08/31/2025

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Mandatory Subjects:

  • 3 hours - Ethics (every other renewal)
  • 10 hours - Clinical diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders (Licensed Clinical Social Workers only)

Online Limitations

10 hours may be taken through distance learning.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Phone: 2257563470
Fax:
Website: http://www.labswe.org/
Address: 18550 Highland Road Suite B Baton Rouge, 70809
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE

Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.