North Carolina social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE hours does North Carolina require for social workers?

CSW/CMSW/LCSWA/LCSW/CSWM: 40 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire based on the date of issuance.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

Yes. Continued is an ASWB ACE provider, and the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.

Other Information

CSW/CMSW/LCSWA/LCSW/CSWM:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 20 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. Continued offers live courses.
4 hours of ethics every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.

CE Broker Reporting:

Proof of required CE must be electronically submitted directly to CE Broker. Continued will report course completions to CE Broker for approved courses. You may also self-report to CE Broker. The Continued 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.