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LMSW to LISW in Iowa

Verified reviewed and approved on 2026-10-09

Every rule for this pathway has been checked against the board’s published text by a named reviewer, and each one cites its source.

What Iowa requires

Published requirements for the LMSW to LISW pathway in Iowa
Requirement Amount Source
Total supervised practice At least 3,000 hours of practice, for a minimum of two years. 3,000 hours 645 IAC 280.6(154C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Direct client contact At least 1,500 hours of direct client contact. 1,500 hours 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Total supervision received At least 110 hours of direct supervision, equitably distributed. 110 hours 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Group supervision A maximum of 50 hours of direct supervision through group supervision. At most 50 hours 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Time allowed At least 3,000 hours of practice, for a minimum of two years. At least 24 months 645 IAC 280.6(154C) As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active Iowa independent-level licence, three years of independent practice, a six-hour supervision course or a graduate course. A condition, not a number 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active Iowa independent-level licence, three years of independent practice, a six-hour supervision course or a graduate course. 3 years licensed 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Who may supervise Active Iowa independent-level licence, three years of independent practice, a six-hour supervision course or a graduate course. 6 hours 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08
Plans and reports Written supervision plan on the board form, to the board before supervision begins and before each new supervisor. A filing, not a number 645 IAC 280.6 As set out in TripleRoute’s approved research report · read 2026-10-08

Also in the rule

Iowa’s rule says these too. TripleRoute does not count them for you, so keep your own record of each.

  • Direct observation

    At least 24 hours of live or recorded direct observation of client interaction.

    645 IAC 280.6

  • Modality

    In person or by videoconferencing.

    645 IAC 280.6

About this reading

Rule set version
1
In effect from
2026-10-08
Published here
2026-10-09
Last checked by a person
2026-10-09
Next check due
2027-01-07
Who decides
Iowa’s licensing board. Each source above names the rule a figure comes from; its link opens TripleRoute’s approved research report, where that rule is set out. Confirm with the board before relying on anything here.

Supervisors who can qualify you

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This page is TripleRoute’s reading of publicly published rules and is not legal advice. Requirements change, and boards are the only authority on their own rules. Always confirm with Iowa’s licensing board before relying on anything here. How our coverage works