Virginia Social Worker CE Requirements
What Virginia requires to renew your Social Worker license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
30
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
June 30 statewide
Requirements
- Ethics / standards of practice for behavioral health professions / laws governing social work in Virginia — 6 hours
- General CE — 24 hours
Important Information
Social workers in Virginia need to complete a total of 30 hours of continuing education every two years, six hours of which are in Ethics / standards of practice for behavioral health professions / laws governing social work in Virginia, and the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Renewal periods in Virginia run two years and end on June 30 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Virginia Board of Social Work (dhp.virginia.gov)
- Source: Licensing Info (naswva.org)
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