Illinois social work license requirements

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

How many CE hours does Illinois require for social workers?

• LSW
  • 30 hours every two years
  • Licenses expire on 11/30 of odd-numbered years
• LCSW
  • 30 hours every 2 years 
  • Licenses expire on 11/30 of odd-numbered years

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

• Yes. We are an ASWB ACE provider, and the Illinois Board of Social Work accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.

LSW/LCSW:

• 3 hours of ethics each renewal period
  • Explore ethics courses
• 3 hours of cultural competence each renewal period 
  • Explore cultural competence courses
• 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention each renewal period 
  • Explore our sexual harassment course
• 1 hour of implicit bias training is required per renewal period
  • Explore implicit bias courses
• 1 hour of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias every 3 renewal periods. 
  • Explore alzheimer's and dementia courses
• Mandated Reporter training is required every three years.
  • Tip: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) provides the course.
• 6 hours of supervision in clinical supervision training (LCSWs only, second renewal only).
  • Explore clinical supervision courses
• First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.

Illinois Early Intervention Program (EITP):

• We offer courses approved by the Illinois Early Intervention Program to support renewal of this credential.
  • Explore Illinois Early Intervention courses