Utah social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE hours does Utah require for social workers?

SSW: 20 hours every 2 years.
CSW/LCSW: 40 hours every 2 years.

Licenses expire on 9/30 of even-numbered years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

Yes. Courses on Continued may be used to meet continuing education requirements for social workers licensed in Utah.

Other Information

SSW:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 12 of the 20 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. Continued offers live courses.
6 hours of ethics, law, or technology every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
2 hours of suicide prevention every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the suicide prevention requirement.

CSW/LCSW:

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online; however, at least 30 of the 40 required hours must be through live interactive webinars. Continued offers live courses.
6 hours of ethics, law, or technology every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
2 hours of suicide prevention every two years. Continued offers courses that may meet the suicide prevention 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.