District of Columbia Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
What District of Columbia requires for continuing education (2026), in plain English. Keep Licensed tracks every one of these requirements automatically as you add your CE.
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
A Licensed Graduate Social Worker renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- At least 2 hours must be in LGBTQ+ care.
- At least 4 hours must be in public health.
What's capped
- No more than 12 hours may be online.
Official source: the District of Columbia board
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- At least 2 hours must be in LGBTQ+ care.
- At least 4 hours must be in public health.
What's capped
- No more than 12 hours may be online.
Official source: the District of Columbia board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
A Licensed Independent Social Worker renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- At least 2 hours must be in LGBTQ+ care.
- At least 4 hours must be in public health.
What's capped
- No more than 12 hours may be online.
Official source: the District of Columbia board
Licensed Social Work Associate
A Licensed Social Work Associate renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
Required hours
- At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- At least 2 hours must be in LGBTQ+ care.
- At least 4 hours must be in public health.
What's capped
- No more than 12 hours may be online.
Official source: the District of Columbia board
Note: your renewal cycle starts on your license issue date, so a partial first cycle is prorated. Keep Licensed handles that for you.
This page is for general information and is not legal or compliance advice. Requirements change; always confirm the current rules with your licensing board or credentialing body before you renew.
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Graduate Social Worker need to renew?
- A Licensed Graduate Social Worker renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker need to renew?
- A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Independent Social Worker need to renew?
- A Licensed Independent Social Worker renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- How many continuing education hours does a Licensed Social Work Associate need to renew?
- A Licensed Social Work Associate renewal requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years. At least 6 hours must be in ethics, delivered live.
- Does Keep Licensed track District of Columbia Social Work continuing education automatically?
- Yes. Add your license, forward or upload your CE certificates, and Keep Licensed reads each one and matches it to these requirements, so you always know whether you are covered for your next renewal.
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