New Mexico social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE hours does New Mexico require for social workers?

LBSW/LMSW/LCSW: 30 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire on 6/30 every 2 years.

All licensed social workers must obtain fifteen hours of continuing education annually.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

Yes. Continued is an ASWB ACE provider and the New Mexico Board of Social Work 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.
6 hours of cultural awareness every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the cultural awareness requirement.

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.