If you hold a Delaware LCSW license, the Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including at least 6 hours of ethics and 1 hour of mandatory reporting. Courses may be completed online from ASWB-approved providers. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
40 hours / 2 years
Forty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (6 hours)
At least six hours of professional ethics each cycle.
Mandatory reporting (1 hour)
At least one hour in mandatory reporting each cycle.
Online friendly
All hours may be completed online from ASWB-approved providers.
How many CE hours Delaware clinical social workers need
Delaware requires 40 continuing education hours every two years. No more than 10 hours may come from self-directed activities.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 6 hours each cycle.
- Mandatory reporting: at least 1 hour each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Delaware social work licenses renew biennially and expire January 31 of odd-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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View pricingDelaware Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics6 hrs
At least 6 of the 40 hours must be in professional ethics each cycle.
- Mandatory Reporting1 hr
At least 1 hour must be in mandatory reporting each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education each two-year renewal cycle. Courses from ASWB-approved providers are accepted; no more than 10 hours may come from self-directed activities. Licenses expire January 31 of odd-numbered years.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners. 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.
Delaware LCSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Delaware clinical social workers need?
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40 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Delaware?
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Yes — at least 6 hours of ethics plus 1 hour of mandatory reporting each cycle.
Can Delaware CE be done online?
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Yes — all hours may be completed online from ASWB-approved providers.
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