Tennessee Social Worker CE Requirements
What Tennessee requires to renew your Social Worker license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
30
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- Ethics — 6 hours
- Tennessee social work statutes and rules (TCA §§ 63-23-101 et seq.) — 1 hour
- General CE — 23 hours
Important Information
Social workers in Tennessee need to complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years, including six hours of Ethics and one hour of Tennessee social work statutes and rules (TCA §§ 63-23-101 et seq.); the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Tennessee Department of Health Board of Social Workers (tn.gov)
- Source: Tennessee Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates and CE Requirements (agentsofchangeprep.com)
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