Updated for 2026 · Board-sourced

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.

LCSW

Marcus Reyes, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Oregon

cycle

2025 – 2027

earned

25.0 hrs

needed

15.0 hrs

deadline

Jun 29, 2027

Total25 / 40 hrs
Ethics6 / 6 hrs
Cultural Competency0 / 6 hrs
Illustrative pacing for a fictional licensee. Required hours are Oregon’s actual board rule.

pace toward deadline

63%

Oregon LCSW CE requirements at a glance

40

total hours / 2 years

Biennial

renewal cadence

6

hours of ethics

1

other subject minimums

Total hours
40 hours every 2 years.
Renewal
Biennial cycle — renews at the end of your birth month.
Ethics
6 hours required each cycle.
Cultural Competency
6 hours required each cycle.
Carryover
Up to 10 unused hours can carry into the next cycle.
New licensees
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.

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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

Last verified
May 8, 2026
Ruleset version
2026.1

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