Rhode Island social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE hours does Rhode Island require for social workers?

LCSW/LICSW: 30 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire on 5/1 of odd-numbered years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

Yes. Continued is an ASWB ACE provider, and the Rhode Island Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses approved by ASWB ACE.

Other Information

LCSW/LICSW:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 22 of the 30 required hours must be through LIVE interactive webinars. Continued offers live courses.
3 hours of ethics every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
3 hours of cross-cultural every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the cross-cultural 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.