Requirements by state / Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania social work continuing education requirements
What the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Verified Read on October 8, 2026
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LBSW, LSW, LCSW
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker · Licensed Social Worker · Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 30 hours |
| Ethical issues Within the total. | 3 hours |
| Child abuse recognition and reporting Within the total. | 2 hours |
| Suicide prevention It may not be counted toward the three hours of ethics. | 1 hour |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are due | February 28 of odd-numbered years |
- Who decides
- Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LBSW, LSW, LCSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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- Social work renewal guide 2025
- 49 Pa. Code § 47.32, Requirement for biennial renewal 49 Pa. Code § 47.32
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