Requirements by state / Michigan
Michigan social work continuing education requirements
What the Michigan Board of Social Work asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Verified Read on October 8, 2026
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LBSW, LMSW
Licensed Bachelor's Social Worker · Licensed Master's Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 45 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 5 hours |
| Pain and symptom management Within the total. | 2 hours |
| Human trafficking Within the total. | 2 hours |
| Implicit bias One hour for each year of the license cycle. | 3 hours |
| Identifying victims of human trafficking Training every licensee must have completed, under R 338.2929. | 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 |
- Who decides
- Michigan Board of Social Work
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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- Social work frequently asked questions
- Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2929, Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking (rule text, as hosted by Cornell Law School) Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2929
- Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2961 (rule text, as hosted by Cornell Law School) Mich. Admin. Code R 338.2961
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