Requirements by state / Utah
Utah social work continuing education requirements
What the Utah Division of Professional Licensing asks of a licensed social worker at renewal.
Verified Read on October 8, 2026
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LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 40 hours |
| Professional ethics, law or technology Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Suicide prevention Within the total. | 2 hours |
| Distance learning that is not live A limit, not a target. | At most 15 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are due | September 30 of even-numbered years |
CSW, SSW
Certified Social Worker · Social Service Worker
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total hours each cycle | 20 hours |
| Professional ethics, law or technology Within the total. | 6 hours |
| Suicide prevention Within the total. | 2 hours |
| Distance learning that is not live A limit, not a target. | At most 8 hours |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years |
| Hours are due | September 30 of even-numbered years |
- Who decides
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing
- Profession
- Social work
- Licenses on this page
- LCSW, CSW, SSW
- Read on
- October 8, 2026
- Sources
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- Renew a social work license Utah Admin. Code R156-60a-304
- Utah Admin. Code R156-60a-304, Continuing education (rule text, as hosted by Cornell Law School) Utah Admin. Code R156-60a-304
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