If you hold a Utah LCSW license, the Division of Professional Licensing requires 40 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including 6 hours in ethics/law/technology and 2 hours of suicide prevention. Up to 15 hours may be self-paced online; the rest must be 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/law/tech (6)
At least six hours in ethics, law, or technology.
Suicide (2 hours)
Two hours focused on suicide prevention.
25 live hours
Up to 15 hours may be self-paced online; 25 must be live/interactive.
How many CE hours Utah clinical social workers need
Utah requires 40 continuing education hours every two years, with up to 15 self-paced online and the rest live/interactive.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics, law, or technology: at least 6 hours.
- Suicide prevention: 2 hours.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Utah LCSW licenses renew every two years, expiring September 30 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 40 hours before that date.
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- Ethics, Law, or Technology6 hrs
At least 6 hours in professional ethics, law, or technology each cycle.
- Suicide Prevention2 hrs
2 hours specifically focused on suicide prevention each cycle.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requires 40 hours of continuing education relevant to professional practice each renewal cycle for LCSWs. Up to 15 hours may be self-paced online; the remaining 25 must be live/interactive. Licenses expire September 30 of even-numbered years.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing before relying on these figures.
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Social Work Licensing Board. 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.
Utah LCSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Utah clinical social workers need?
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40 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Utah?
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Yes — at least 6 hours in professional ethics, law, or technology each cycle.
Does Utah require suicide prevention training?
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Yes — 2 hours focused on suicide prevention each cycle.
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