Utah LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Utah: 40 hours every 2 years, including 6 in ethics.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Utah
cycle
2025 – 2027
earned
25.0 hrs
needed
15.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 29, 2027
pace toward deadline
Utah 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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Utah LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Utah LCSWs need?
Utah requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Utah LCSWs?
Of the total, 6 hours must be in ethics.
How often do Utah LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Utah LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Utah requires 2 hours of suicide prevention.
Can Utah LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 15 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
Is the first renewal different for new Utah 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
- Utah board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 11, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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