Oklahoma social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE hours does Oklahoma require for social workers?

LMSW/LCSW/LSW/LSWA/LSW-Adm/LCSW LSW-Adm: 16 hours every year. Licenses expire on 12/31 (annually).

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

Yes. Continued is an ASWB ACE provider, and the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.

Other Information

LCSW/LMSW/LSW/LSWA/LSW-Adm/LCSW LSW-Adm:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 8 of the 16 required hours must be through live/interactive/synchronous webinars.
Our live/interactive/synchronous courses are considered "Category I".
Our non-interactive/asynchronous courses are considered "Category III".
3 hours of ethics. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics 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.