Requirements by state / Kansas
Kansas social work continuing education requirements
What the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Verified Read on October 8, 2026
Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the sources named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.
LBSW
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 40 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Social work safety awareness training For a first renewal, at any level; counts within the 40 hours. | 6 hours, once |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
LMSW, LSCSW
Licensed Master Social Worker · Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 40 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Social work safety awareness training For a first renewal, at any level; counts within the 40 hours. | 6 hours, once |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you. | The date on your license |
- Who decides
- Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW, LSCSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
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