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Wisconsin

CE Credit and License Renewal Information Page

Wisconsin accepts Elevate CE's credits for social workers.

The State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services accepts courses approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). More information can be found here: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SocialWorker/CE.aspx  


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.

Wisconsin Social Work Continuing Education Requirements

2025 License Renewal Information

Renewal Deadline: February, 28, 2025

Renewal Frequency: Every 2 Years on odd years

How many CEs do Wisconsin social workers need for license renewal?

  • ​Social Worker, Social Worker (Advanced Practice), Social Worker  (Independent),  Social Worker-(Licensed Clinical)​: 30 hours of continuing education

  • Specific Topic Requirements: 4 hours in ethics & professional boundaries must be taken as Live/Synchronous Format.

Can I take my CEs from Elevate CE?

YES, Wisconsin Social Workers can earn all 30 of their required CEs through Elevate CE. Wisconsin social workers may complete their required CE hours via Live Webinars or Recorded Webinars. The only exception to this is that the 4 hour ethics/professional boundaries requirement must be completed as a Live/Synchronous training format.


Elevate CE is an approved provider through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) which is listed as on the Wisconsin Board of Social Work list of approved providers of continuing education.


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 Wisconsin social workers?


The 4 hour ethics/professional boundaries must be taken as Live/Synchronous format - Elevate CEs Live Webinars count towards this requirement. 


The above information has been obtained directly from the Wisconsin social work board website. Please visit Wisconsin Social Worker Continuing Education page for questions and/ or contact the board directly.

Wisconsin Social Work CE Requirement Statutes

This information below has been obtained directly from the Wisconsin Social Work Board Website and is current as of August 2024. Please visit Wisconsin Board of Social Work for full information and details.


Wisconsin Social Work MPSW 19.02 Continuing education requirements. 

(1) Unless granted a postponement or waiver of the continuing education requirement under s. MPSW 19.04, every marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, social worker, advanced practice social worker, independent social worker, and clinical social worker shall complete at least 30 continuing education credit hours in approved continuing education programs during each 2 year credential period and certify on the application for renewal that all required education was completed. Unless granted a postponement or waiver of the continuing education requirement, a credential holder who fails to meet the continuing education requirements by the renewal deadline must discontinue the use of the title. 


(2) A minimum of 4 continuing education credit hours, of the required 30 continuing education credit hours, shall be in the area of professional ethics and boundaries related to the practice of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or social work. 

(a) A person holding multiple credentials granted by the board shall complete only a minimum of 4 continuing education credit hours in the area of professional ethics and boundaries. 

(b) Social work credential holders shall complete their ethics continuing education credit hours in an interactive learning format. 


(3) During the time between receiving the initial credential and commencement of a full 2 year credentialing period, a new credential holder is not required to meet continuing education requirements for the first renewal of the credential. 


(4) Continuing education credit hours shall apply only to the 2 year credential period in which the credit hours are completed, unless either of the following applies: 

(a) Continuing education credit hours required as a consequence of a disciplinary proceeding may not be counted towards the fulfillment of generally applicable continuing education requirements. 

(b) If the credential holder fails to meet the continuing education requirement during a 2 year credential period, any additional continuing education credit hours completed on or after the renewal date to satisfy the requirement of the preceding period will not apply to the period in which they are earned. 


History: CR 13−117: cr. Register February 2015 No. 710, eff. 3−1−15; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register August 2017 No. 740. 


MPSW 19.03 Approved continuing education. (

1) Continuing education programs, if relevant to the professional practice of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or social work, are approved as follows: 

(a) Any continuing education program approved, sponsored, provided, endorsed, or authorized by: 1. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) or affiliated divisions. 2. Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT). 3. National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA). 4. American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA). 5. Wisconsin Rehabilitation Counseling Association (WRCA). 6. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). 7. American Counseling Association (ACA). 8. Wisconsin Counseling Association (WCA). 9. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). 10. Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). 11. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). 12. National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or affiliated chapters. 13. Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors (BPD). 14. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). 15. National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling (NAADAC) or affiliated divisions. 

(b) Any continuing education program or course offered by a training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). 

(c) Any continuing education program approved, sponsored, or co−sponsored by a presenter approved by the Committee for the Approval of Continuing Education Sponsors of the American Psychological Association. 

(d) Any educational programs, recognized as approved at the time of attendance as “Category I” continuing medical education programs by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or the American Osteopathic Association. 

(e) Any course or continuing education program offered by an accredited college or university. 

(f) Public and private agencies that provide in−house training and development programs. Only 15 of the required 30 continuing education credit hours shall be met through in−house training and development programs which are not approved by an organization identified in pars. (a) to (e). 


(2) Continuing education hours may be awarded for the following professional activities, if relevant to the professional prac- MPSW 19.03 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 40 Published under s. 35.93, Wis. Stats., by the Legislative Reference Bureau. Published under s. 35.93, Stats. Updated on the first day of each month. Entire code is always current. The Register date on each page is the date the chapter was last published. Register July 2018 No. 751 tice of marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or social work: (a) A presenter of professional material shall receive 1 continuing education credit hour per hour of continuing education. A developer of professional material shall receive 1 continuing education credit hour per hour of development of continuing education. A presenter of a semester education course shall receive 20 continuing education credit hours. No additional continuing education credit hours will be granted for subsequent presentations of the same material. A presenter of professional material at any of the following qualifies for continuing education: 1. Seminars, workshops, programs, or institutions approved in sub. (1) (a) to (f). 2. University, college, or vocational technical adult education courses. (b) Authorship of a published textbook or professional resource book. Authors of a book shall receive 20 continuing education credit hours. (c) Authorship of a published chapter in a textbook or professional resource book, or a professional journal article. Authors of chapters or articles shall receive 8 continuing education credit hours. No more than 16 continuing education hours may be obtained for authorship of chapters or articles. (d) Authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software. Authorship of these materials shall receive 8 continuing education credit hours. No more than 16 continuing education hours may be obtained for authorship of alternative or electronic media or computer software. History: CR 13−117: cr. Register February 2015 No. 710, eff. 3−1−15; corrections in (1) (f), (2) (a) 1. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register February 2015 No. 710. MPSW 19.04 Postponement, waiver, and exem

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PLEASE NOTE: The above information has been obtained directly from each state licensing board. At this time, information is available for social workers and professional counselors. Other professionals may check directly with their licensing board to determine if ASWB or NBCC CEs are accepted. Licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. We do our best keep our information current, but state laws sometimes change without notice. Please remember, it is your responsibility for interpreting your state’s laws, licensure requirements, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.
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