Wisconsin social work license requirements

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

How many CE hours does Wisconsin require for social workers?

• SW/CSW/IPSW/APSW: 30 hours every 2 years. Licenses expire on 2/28 of odd-numbered years.

Can I take my continuing education through Continued Social Work?

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

SW/CSW/IPSW/APSW:

• There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
• 4 hours of ethics each renewal period. Continued offers courses that may meet the ethics requirement.
  • Important: MPSW 19.02 (2) (b) requires social work credential holders to complete their ethics and professional boundaries CE hours in an interactive learning format. MPSW 19.02 (2) defines "interactive learning format" as a live, synchronous presentation with discussion or an asynchronous educational program by an ASWB ACE approved provider. Continued is an ASWB ACE approved provider, and therefore, licensees can take ethics courses in either a live or recorded format.
• First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.