Free CE for Social Workers / Louisiana
Louisiana social workers must complete 20 hours of continuing education each year, including 3 hours of social work ethics every two years.
✓ Verified against the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners on July 30, 2026
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Social work ethics | 3 | every 2 years; counts within the annual 20 |
| Clinical content including diagnosis and treatment (LCSW only) | 10 | annually; counts within the annual 20 |
| Clinical supervision (LCSW-BACS only) | 3 | every 2 years |
Renewal is annual; the CE reporting period runs September 1 through August 31. Applies to all credential levels (RSW, LMSW, CSW, LCSW). Distance learning is capped at 10 of the 20 annual hours. Acceptable CE includes programs from social work licensing bodies, state and national professional social work organizations, CSWE-accredited schools, and ASWB-approved entities. First-year requirements are prorated by month of initial credentialing.
Yes — Louisiana accepts continuing education from nationally accredited providers, so courses from an accredited provider like the ones on Pulse count toward your renewal.
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
https://www.labswe.org/continuing-education/
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 Louisiana requirement (subject to the board rules above).
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