South Carolina social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

LBSW/LMSW/LISW/LISW-CP/LISW-AP/LISW-DUAL: 40 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire on 12/31 of even-numbered years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

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

Other Information

LBSW/LMSW/LISW/LISW-CP/LISW-AP/LISW-DUAL:

1 hour of suicide prevention training each renewal period. Continued offers courses that meet the suicide prevention requirement.
There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
20 hours must be instructed by a social worker.

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.