Requirements by state / Illinois
Illinois social work continuing education requirements
What the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Verified Read on October 8, 2026
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LSW, LCSW
Licensed Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Cultural competence Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Sexual harassment prevention Within the total. | 1 hour |
| Implicit bias awareness Within the total. | 1 hour |
| Alzheimer's disease and other dementias Once in every three renewal periods. | 1 hour, every 6 years |
| First renewal | Nothing due |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are due | November 30 of odd-numbered years |
- Who decides
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LSW, LCSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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- 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470.95, Continuing education 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470.95
- Continuing education fact sheet, licensed social worker
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