Free CE for Social Workers / Georgia
Georgia social workers must complete 35 hours of continuing education each 2-year renewal cycle ending September 30 of even-numbered years, including 5 hours of professional ethics.
✓ Verified against the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists on July 30, 2026
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Professional ethics (synchronous activities only) | 5 | every renewal; counts within the 35 |
Composite Board Rule 135-9-.01; applies to LMSW and LCSW. The biennial cycle runs October 1 (even year) through September 30 (next even year). Of the remaining 30 hours, at least 15 must be 'core' hours in social work; up to 15 may be 'related' hours. Caps: max 10 hours asynchronous per cycle, independent study limited to 5 hours, graduate coursework capped at 20. Acceptable CE comes from professional associations in the specialty (e.g. NASW), accredited academic departments, or licensing boards in other jurisdictions — ASWB ACE-approved CE is recognized. No first-renewal CE if licensed during the second year of the cycle. Attestation at renewal; keep documentation for audit.
Yes — Georgia accepts continuing education from nationally accredited providers, so courses from an accredited provider like the ones on Pulse count toward your renewal.
Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/135-9-.01
Requirements change. Confirm all figures on the board site above before relying on them.
Pulse offers free, accredited CE for LMSWs and LCSWs. Local healthcare organizations cover the cost — you pay nothing, and the hours apply toward your Georgia requirement (subject to the board rules above).
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