If you hold a New Hampshire LICSW license, the Board of Mental Health Practice requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including 6 ethics hours and 3 suicide prevention hours, both from Category A. At least 30 of the 40 hours must be 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 (6 hours)
At least six Category A hours in ethics.
Suicide prevention (3)
At least three Category A hours in suicide prevention.
30 interactive
At least 30 of the 40 hours must be Category A (interactive).
How many CE hours New Hampshire clinical social workers need
New Hampshire requires 40 continuing education hours every two years, with at least 30 in Category A (interactive) and no more than 10 in Category B (self-paced).
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 6 Category A hours.
- Suicide prevention: at least 3 Category A hours.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
New Hampshire LICSW licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 40 hours before your renewal deadline.
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- Professional Ethics6 hrs
At least 6 of the 40 hours must be in ethics, from Category A (interactive).
- Suicide Prevention3 hrs
At least 3 of the 40 hours must be in suicide prevention, from Category A (interactive).
Always confirm with your licensing board
The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice (under the OPLC) requires 40 hours of continuing education each two-year cycle for LICSWs. At least 30 hours must be Category A (interactive); no more than 10 may be Category B (self-paced).
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice before relying on these figures.
Source: New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice (OPLC). 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.
New Hampshire LICSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do New Hampshire clinical social workers need?
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40 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in New Hampshire?
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Yes — at least 6 Category A hours in ethics each cycle.
Does New Hampshire require suicide prevention training?
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Yes — at least 3 Category A hours in suicide prevention each cycle.
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