Oregon LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Oregon: 40 hours every 2 years, including 6 in ethics.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Oregon
cycle
2025 – 2027
earned
25.0 hrs
needed
15.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 29, 2027
pace toward deadline
Oregon LCSW CE requirements at a glance
40
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
6
hours of ethics
1
other subject minimums
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Oregon LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Oregon LCSWs need?
Oregon requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Oregon LCSWs?
Of the total, 6 hours must be in ethics.
How often do Oregon LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — renews at the end of your birth month.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Oregon LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Oregon requires 6 hours of cultural competency.
Is the first renewal different for new Oregon LCSWs?
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Sources & verification
- Source
- Oregon board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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