11 Industries That Require Continuing Education

11. Social Work and Professional Counseling (LCSW, LPC)

Licensed social workers and professional counselors must meet CE requirements defined by state licensing boards, and many states require supervised practice hours separate from CE for licensure progression. Boards often mandate ethics or clinical practice topics and specify acceptable formats and approved providers. The Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) provides resources and can point you to state-specific rules (https://www.aswb.org). Steps to comply: 1) Check your state board for required hours, approved providers, and whether supervision counts toward renewal; 2) Prioritize mandated ethics or clinical practice courses and maintain supervisor documentation; 3) Keep careful records of all CE certificates and supervision logs so you can respond to any audit requests. If you provide telehealth services, confirm whether your state requires telehealth-specific training for practice across state lines.