If you hold a Connecticut LCSW license, the Department of Public Health requires 15 hours of approved continuing education each year. At least 5 hours must be in-person or synchronous, and the requirement includes cultural competency plus a periodic veterans' mental health component. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
15 hours / year
Fifteen CE contact hours each annual renewal.
Cultural competency (1 hour)
At least one hour of cultural competency each period.
Veterans (2 hrs / 6 yrs)
Two hours on veterans' mental health once every six years.
5 live hours
At least five hours must be in-person or synchronous.
How many CE hours Connecticut clinical social workers need
Connecticut requires 15 continuing education hours per year. Up to 10 hours may be home study; at least 5 must be in-person or synchronous.
Mandated subject requirements
- Cultural competency: at least 1 hour each period.
- Veterans' mental health: at least 2 hours once every 6 years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Connecticut social work licenses renew annually. Complete and document your 15 hours before each renewal date.
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View pricingConnecticut Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Cultural Competency1 hr
A minimum of 1 of the 15 hours must be in cultural competency each renewal period.
- Veterans' Mental Health2 hrs · every 6 years
A minimum of 2 hours in mental health conditions common to veterans and their family members, required once every 6 years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Connecticut Department of Public Health requires 15 hours of approved continuing education per year for LCSWs. Up to 10 hours may be completed through home study, so at least 5 hours must be in-person or synchronous.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Connecticut Department of Public Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health — Social Work Licensure. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Social Work Licensure Compact: enacted but not yet active. Enacted by states and a commission is forming, but NOT yet issuing privileges — LCSWs license state-by-state today.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Connecticut LCSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Connecticut clinical social workers need?
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15 continuing education hours every year.
Is cultural competency CE required in Connecticut?
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Yes — at least 1 of the 15 hours must be in cultural competency each period.
How much can be online in Connecticut?
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Up to 10 hours may be home study; at least 5 must be in-person or synchronous.
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