Kentucky social work continuing education requirements

Read from the board’s own source. What follows was read on October 8, 2026 in the source named on this page. Rules change, and the board decides: confirm before you rely on it.

LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	15 hours
Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct A board-approved three-hour course, in each renewal period.	3 hours
Suicide assessment, treatment and management A board-approved program.	6 hours, every 6 years
Pediatric abusive head trauma Not due in every cycle.	1.5 hours, every 6 years
Domestic violence, and elder abuse, neglect and exploitation In the first renewal period after the license is issued.	3 hours, once
Renewal cycle	Every 3 years
Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you.	The date on your license

CSW, LCSW

Certified Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Requirement	Amount
Total hours each cycle	30 hours
Kentucky Code of Ethical Conduct A board-approved three-hour course, in each renewal period.	3 hours
Suicide assessment, treatment and management A board-approved program.	6 hours, every 6 years
Pediatric abusive head trauma Not due in every cycle.	1.5 hours, every 6 years
Domestic violence, and elder abuse, neglect and exploitation In the first renewal period after the license is issued.	3 hours, once
Supervision — supervisors only An LCSW who is a board-approved supervisor: a board-approved supervision course each renewal period.	3 hours
Renewal cycle	Every 3 years
Hours are dueThe source as read gives no date that can be worked out for you.	The date on your license

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