If you hold a Vermont LICSW license, the Office of Professional Regulation requires 20 hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including at least 1.5 ethics hours and (new for 2026) 1 hour related to systemic oppression or cultural competency. At least 15 hours must be formal in-person education. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
20 hours / 2 years
Twenty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (1.5 hours)
At least 1.5 hours covering ethics topics.
Anti-oppressive (1)
One hour of systemic oppression/cultural competency (new for 2026).
15 in-person
At least 15 hours must be formal in-person education.
How many CE hours Vermont clinical social workers need
Vermont requires 20 continuing education hours every two years, with at least 15 formal in-person and no more than 5 informal/self-directed.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 1.5 hours.
- Systemic oppression / anti-oppressive practice / cultural competency: 1 hour (new for 2026).
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Vermont LICSW licenses renew by January 31 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your 20 hours before that date.
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View pricingVermont Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics1.5 hrs
At least 1.5 hours must cover ethics, including professional boundaries, confidentiality, and dual relationships.
- Systemic Oppression / Anti-Oppressive Practice / Cultural Competency1 hr
1 hour related to systemic oppression, anti-oppressive practice, or cultural competency (new for 2026).
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (Secretary of State) requires 20 hours of approved continuing education each two-year cycle for LICSWs. At least 15 hours must be formal in-person education; no more than 5 may be informal/self-directed. Licenses renew by January 31 of even-numbered years.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation before relying on these figures.
Source: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Social Workers. 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.
Vermont LICSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Vermont clinical social workers need?
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20 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Vermont?
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Yes — at least 1.5 hours covering ethics topics each cycle.
What new requirement does Vermont have for 2026?
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1 hour related to systemic oppression, anti-oppressive practice, or cultural competency.
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