
Alaska accepts Elevate CE's credits for social workers.
The Alaska Board of Social Work Examiners accepts:
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved CE Providers.
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved CE Providers
Visit the Alaska Board of SW Approved Continuing Education Activities list for more information.
Elevate Continuing Education, #1816, formerly Maryland CEU Institute is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Alaska Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
2026 Renewal Information
Renewal Date/Deadline: June 30, 2026
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years on June 30 of Even Years
How many CEs do Alaska social workers need for license renewal?
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW): 45 CE Hours every two years
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW): 45 CE Hours every two years
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): 45 CE Hours every two years
SPECIAL TOPIC REQUIREMENTS (required for all licensure levels):
3 Hours of Ethics
3 Hours in Teletherapy
6 Hours Substance Abuse
3 Hours in Suicide Prevention
6 Hours in cross-cultural education that includes issues relating to Alaska Natives (*only 3 AK if not your first renewal)
Supervision Requirements: Clinical supervisors will have CEU requirements in 2028 (details of new regulations here).
Can I take my CEs from Elevate CE?
YES, Alaska social workers can fulfill almost all of their 45-hour CE requirement with Elevate CE courses (see note below about cross-cultural training). The Alaska Board of Social Work accepts the CEs offered by Elevate CE.
You have the flexibility to choose any combination of live and on-demand (pre-recorded) webinars that we offer, making it convenient to complete the hours at their own pace and in their preferred format. Alaska Social Workers must meet the special topic requirements stated above. Please note: Elevate CE does not offer courses specifically related to cross-cultural education that includes issues relating to Alaska Natives at this time.
Elevate CE is an approved provider through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) which is listed on the Alaska of Social Work list of approved providers of continuing education. Approved CE Providers – Alaska State Board of Social Work Examiners
View our Live Webinars or Recorded Webinars to get started learning and earning the CEs your need for renewal today!
Are there any course format requirements or limitations for Alaska social workers?
No more than 12 total CE hours may be earned in one day.
Alaska Social Work CE Requirement Statutes
This information below has been obtained directly from the Alaska Board of Social Work Website and is current as of November 2024. Please visit Alaska Social Work Laws and Rules website for full information and details.
12 AAC 18.210. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
(a) An applicant for renewal of a social worker license who has been licensed for less than 12 months of the concluding license period shall document completion of 21 contact hours of continuing education activities acceptable to the board that were earned during the concluding license period and include a minimum of (1) six contact hours in substance abuse education; (2) six contact hours in cross-cultural education relating to Alaska Natives; (3) three contact hours in professional ethics; (4) three contact hours in teletherapy practice; and (5) three contact hours in suicide education. (b) For an applicant’s first biennial renewal of a social worker license, if the applicant has been licensed for at least 12 months of the concluding license period, the applicant shall document completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education activities acceptable to the board that were earned during the concluding license period and include a minimum of (1) six contact hours in substance abuse education; (2) six contact hours in cross-cultural education relating to Alaska Natives; (3) three contact hours in professional ethics; (4) three contact hours in teletherapy practice; and (5) three contact hours in suicide education. (c) After an applicant’s first biennial renewal of a social worker license, an applicant for renewal of a social worker license shall document completion of 45 contact hours of continuing education activities acceptable to the board that were earned during the concluding license period and include a minimum of (1) six contact hours in substance abuse education; (2) six contact hours in cross-cultural education, of which three hours include issues relating to Alaska Natives; (3) three contact hours in professional ethics; (4) three contact hours in teletherapy practice; and (5) three contact hours in suicide education. (d) Only hours of actual attendance during which instruction was given will be accepted as continuing education contact hours earned from an academic course that is audited by the licensee, and the total number of contact hours earned may not exceed the academic credit hours offered for that course. (e) Not more than 12 contact hours of continuing education activities required under this section may be completed in one day. (f) An applicant for renewal under this section may receive up to three hours of professional ethics continuing education credit under (a)(3), (b)(3), or (c)(3) of this section once every biennial licensing period for each 150 minutes of attendance at a regularly scheduled board meeting. (g) For purposes of this section, (1) one "contact hour" equals a minimum of 50 minutes of classroom instruction between instructor and participant; (2) one academic semester credit equals 15 contact hours; -11- (3) one academic quarter credit equals 10 contact hours; (4) "relating to Alaska Natives" means a structured educational experience such as a course, lecture, workshop, or other organized training that focuses on the indigenous peoples of Alaska as it applies to social work practices; and (5) "teletherapy practice" means the use of audio, video, or data communications to perform functions or practices within the training required for licensure under AS 08.95 and this chapter and while physically separated from a client. Authority: AS 08.95.030 AS 08.95.040 12 AAC 18.220. APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. (a) To be accepted by the board, continuing education must contribute directly to the professional competency of a social worker and must be directly related to the skills and knowledge required to implement social work principles and methods as defined in AS 08.95.990. (b) The following continuing education activities are acceptable if they are related to social work in accordance with (a) of this section: (1) postgraduate courses in social work given by an academic institution, either audited or for credit; (2) courses offered by or certified by the Association of Social Work Boards; (3) courses offered by or certified by the National Association of Social Workers or any state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers; (4) courses offered by a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; (5) seminars, workshops, or mini-courses offered by professional organizations; (6) cross-disciplinary courses, seminars, or workshops in the fields of medicine, law, behavioral sciences, or other disciplines; (7) other courses not covered under (1) - (6) of this subsection that are specifically preapproved by the board, up to a maximum of 15 contact hours; (8) first-time preparation and presentation of a social work course, seminar, or workshop, up to a maximum of 10 contact hours allocated among all social workers and other professionals involved; and (9) first-time presentation or publication of an article or book chapter related to the practice of social work that was presented at a state or national association meeting or published by a publisher recognized by the profession, up to a maximum of 10 contact hours allocated among all social workers and other professionals involved. (c) Hours spent in job orientation may not be accepted as continuing education contact hours. Authority: AS 08.95.030 AS 08.95.040 12 AAC 18.230. AUDIT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) After each renewal period the board will, in its discretion, audit renewal applications to monitor compliance with the continuing education requirements of this chapter. (b) A licensee selected for audit shall, within 30 days from the date of notification, submit documentation to verify completion of the contact hours claimed under 12 AAC 18.210. (c) An applicant for renewal is responsible for maintaining adequate and detailed records of all continuing education hours claimed and shall make them available to the board upon request under this section. Records must be retained for three years after the date the continuing education hours were earned