
Ohio accepts Elevate CE's credits for social workers.
The Ohio Social Work Board (CSWMFT Board) accepts courses approved by The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). "Social Workers may complete programs approved by the OH CSWMFT Board, NASW National, NASW Ohio Chapter*, and ASWB." More information can be found at: https://cswmft.ohio.gov/license-renewal/renewal-resources/CE-requirements
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.
Ohio Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
2025 License Renewal Information
Renewal Deadline: Varies based on license issuance date
Renewal Frequency: Every 2 years based on license issuance date
How many CEs do Ohio social workers need for license renewal?
Licensed Social Worker (LSW): 30 Total CE Hours every Two Years
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW): 30 Total CE Hours every Two Years
Social Work Assistant (SWA): 15 Total CE Hours Every Two Years
SPECIAL TOPIC REQUIREMENTS (required for all licensure levels)
3 Hours in Ethics
3 Hours in Supervision (LISW-S who hold the Supervisor designation Only)
Can I take my CEs from Elevate CE?
YES! Ohio Social Workers can fulfill their CE requirements through Elevate Continuing Education. We offer Live Webinars or Recorded Webinars - either of which can fulfill Ohio Social Worker’s CE requirements.
We have 3-Hour Ethics and Supervision courses available to take anytime On-Demand. Visit our Recorded Webinars page to get started.
Elevate CE is an approved provider through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts courses approved through ASWB. Please see the regulation HERE.
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 Ohio social workers?
No, Ohio has no format requirements or limitations - Ohio social workers can fulfill their 30 CE hour requirement using any combination of Live Webinars and Recorded Webinars.
Licensees are not able to take the same CEU twice within a 2 year renewal period 4757-9-07(D).
Ohio Social Work CE Requirement Statutes
This information below has been obtained directly from the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board Website and is current as of December 2024. Please visit here for full information and details.
Ohio Social Work Continuing Education Statutes:
(A) Except as required by paragraph (B) of this rule, all persons who hold a license in social work as a condition of renewal of their license, shall complete thirty clock hours of continuing professional education in social work as defined in division (C) of section 4757.01 of the Revised Code. Content areas for continuing education may include: social work theory; social work methods; human development and behavior; social welfare and policy; social work values and ethics; social work research; social work supervision; social work administration; and/or social work with special populations.
(B) For all renewals three of the thirty hours shall be taken in the area of ethics continuing education.
(C) For those independent social workers a supervision endorsement ("S"), three of the thirty clock hours shall be in supervision.