Requirements by state / New Mexico
New Mexico social work continuing education requirements
What the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners 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, LMSW, LCSW, LISW
Licensed Bachelor of Social Work · Licensed Master Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Licensed Independent Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Cultural awareness Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Ethics Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Carried into the next cycle | None |
| 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 |
- Hours are earned within the two-year renewal period, which runs from July 1 to June 30.
- Who decides
- New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, LISW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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