Arizona social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

We've listed some of the most common questions and answers for Arizona social worker continuing education.

How many CE hours does Arizona require for social workers?

LBSW
- 30 hours every 2 years
- Licenses expire based on the date of issuance
LMSW
- 30 hours every 2 years
- Licenses expire based on the date of issuance
LCSW
- 30 hours every 2 years
- Licenses expire based on the date of issuance

Can I use this site to earn my continuing education hours?

Yes, we are an ASWB ACE provider, and the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.

Other Information

LBSW/LMSW/LCSW:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
3 hours of ethics each renewal period
- Explore ethics courses
3 hours of cultural competence/diversity each renewal period
- Explore cultural competence courses
Additionally, licensees must complete a 3-hour tutorial on Board Statutes and Regulations
- Tip: The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners offers the Arizona Statutes/Regulations Tutorial.

CE Broker Reporting:

For approved courses, course completions will be reported to CE Broker. You may also self-report to CE Broker. Our provider number for CE Broker is 50-29950

Refer to your regulatory agency for the most current information about your continuing education requirements.

Approval Organizations

Association of Social Work Boards ACE Provider

Continued, provider #1742, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 03/27/2024 – 03/27/2027.

CE BROKER-SW

Continued provider number for CE Broker is 50-29950.