Alabama LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Alabama: 30 hours every 2 years, including 3 in ethics.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Alabama
cycle
2024 – 2026
earned
19.0 hrs
needed
11.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 14, 2026
pace toward deadline
Alabama LCSW CE requirements at a glance
30
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
3
hours of ethics
2
other subject minimums
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Alabama LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Alabama LCSWs need?
Alabama requires 30 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Alabama LCSWs?
Of the total, 3 hours must be in ethics.
How often do Alabama LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — counted from your license anniversary.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Alabama LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Alabama requires 6 hours of clinical social work, 3 hours of dsm review.
Can Alabama LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. At least 10 hours must be earned live.
Sources & verification
- Source
- Alabama board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.2
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