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1) Key Louisiana Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates
The next renewal date is August 31, 2024 (Renew on or before August 30, 2024)
Renewal is required by August 31 of each year. Licenses that are not renewed by August 31 will lapse. Individuals with a lapsed license are not authorized to practice Social Work.
If paid by August 31, renewal fees are as follows: RSW $25, CSW & LMSW $50, LCSW & LCSW-BACS $75 plus a $3 electronic commerce fee.
For additional Social Work license renewal information please visit: Louisiana Board of Social Workers
Agents of Change Continuing Education offers Unlimited Access to 150+ CE courses for one low annual fee to meet Louisiana’s requirements for Continuing Education credits.
2) Louisiana Social Work Continuing Education Requirements
Twenty (20) hours of Social Work continuing education is required annually prior to the renewal of a license, certification, or registration. The collection period for continuing education is September 1 of last year through August 31 of the current year.
LCSWs are required to obtain ten (10) of the twenty (20) hours in the area of clinical Social Work to include diagnosis and treatment annually.
All Social Workers are required to obtain three (3) hours in the area of Social Work ethics every two years.
LCSW-BACS are required to obtain three (3) hours in the area of clinical supervision every two years to maintain Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (BACS) designation.
Please see §317 of the Rules, Standards and Procedures for the approved learning situations for continuing education.
Agents of Change Continuing Education is a great way to meet Louisiana’s CE requirement and track your completed CEUs, with over 150 courses that meet these requirements!
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
3) FAQs – Louisiana Social Work Licensure Renewal and CEUs
Q: What are the key dates for renewing my Louisiana Social Work license?
A: The next renewal date is August 31, 2024. You must renew your license on or before August 30, 2024, to avoid lapsing. Remember, licenses need to be renewed annually by August 31.
If a license is not renewed by this date, it will lapse, and you will not be authorized to practice Social Work. Renewal fees vary based on your certification and include a $3 electronic commerce fee. Learn more at Louisiana Board of Social Workers
Q: How much does it cost to renew my Social Work license in Louisiana?
A: The renewal fees for Social Work licenses in Louisiana are as follows: Registered Social Workers (RSW) pay $25, Certified Social Workers (CSW) and Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW) pay $50, while Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor (LCSW-BACS) pay $75.
These fees are applicable if paid by August 31 and include a $3 electronic commerce fee. For more information, visit the Louisiana Board of Social Workers website.
Q: What are the continuing education requirements for Social Workers in Louisiana?
A: Louisiana Social Workers must complete 20 hours of continuing education annually, within the period from September 1 of the previous year to August 31 of the current year. LCSWs need 10 of these hours in clinical Social Work, including diagnosis and treatment.
All Social Workers must complete 3 hours in Social Work ethics every two years. LCSW-BACS are required to obtain 3 hours in clinical supervision every two years. Agents of Change Continuing Education offers over 150 courses that meet these requirements and helps track completed CEUs.
4) Conclusion
Learn more about Agents of Change Continuing Education. We’ve helped thousands of Social Workers with their Continuing Education and want you to be next!
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About the Instructor, Meagan Mitchell: Meagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing Continuing Education for Social Workers for more than 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created Agents of Change Continuing Education to help Social Workers stay up-to-date on the latest trends, research, and techniques.
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