If you hold a Maryland LCSW-C license, the Board of Social Work Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including 3 ethics hours and 3 live anti-oppressive content hours. At least 20 hours must be Category I (live interactive). 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 (3 hours)
At least three CEUs in ethics or Maryland law and standards.
Anti-oppressive (3 live)
Three live Category I hours of anti-oppressive content.
Category I (20)
At least 20 of the 40 hours must be Category I (live interactive).
How many CE hours Maryland clinical social workers need
Maryland requires 40 continuing education hours every two years, with at least 20 in Category I (live interactive) and up to 20 in Category II.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 3 hours.
- Anti-oppressive content: 3 live Category I hours every two years.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maryland LCSW-C licenses renew every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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View pricingMaryland Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Ethics & Professional Conduct3 hrs
At least 3 CEUs in ethics, professional conduct, boundary issues, or Maryland standards and laws.
- Anti-Oppressive Content3 hrs
3 live, interactive (Category I) hours in anti-oppressive content (cultural humility, social justice, racial equity, implicit bias, or anti-racism) every two years.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners requires 40 hours of continuing education each two-year cycle for LCSW-C licensees; at least 20 must be Category I (live interactive). Licenses renew by the last day of the licensee's birth month in the renewal year.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: Maryland Board of 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.
Maryland LCSW-C CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maryland clinical social workers need?
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40 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Maryland?
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Yes — at least 3 CEUs in ethics, professional conduct, or Maryland law and standards.
What is Maryland's anti-oppressive content requirement?
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3 live Category I hours in anti-oppressive content such as cultural humility, racial equity, or implicit bias, every two years.
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