Virginia social work license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many CE hours does Virginia require for social workers?

LBSW/LMSW: 15 hours every 2 years.
LCSW: 30 hours every 2 years.

Licenses renew on 6/30 annually.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

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

Other Information

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
The courses offered by Continued Social Work are considered Category I Formally Organized Learning Activities by the laws and rules of Virginia. All hours may be obtained through Category I hours.

LBSW/LMSW:

3 hours of ethics each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.

LCSW:

6 hours of ethics each renewal period. 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.