If you hold a West Virginia LICSW license, the Board of Social Work requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including at least 1 ethics hour and 2 veterans' mental health hours. At least 20 hours must be Category I. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty CE hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (1 hour)
At least one hour in social work ethics.
Veterans (2 hours)
Two hours in veterans' mental health each cycle.
20 Category I
At least 20 hours Category I, 10 of them face-to-face or synchronous.
How many CE hours West Virginia clinical social workers need
West Virginia requires 30 continuing education hours every two years, with at least 20 from Category I activities.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 1 hour.
- Veterans' mental health: 2 hours each cycle.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
West Virginia social work licenses renew every two years. Complete and document your 30 hours before your renewal deadline.
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View pricingWest Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Social Work Ethics1 hr
A minimum of 1 of the 30 hours must be in social work ethics each cycle.
- Veterans' Mental Health2 hrs
2 hours in mental health conditions specific to veterans and family members of veterans each two-year period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The West Virginia Board of Social Work requires 30 hours of approved continuing education each two-year cycle, including ethics and veterans' mental health content. At least 20 hours must be Category I (10 of which face-to-face or synchronous); up to 10 may be Category II. West Virginia's clinical-level credential is the LICSW.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the West Virginia Board of Social Work before relying on these figures.
Source: West Virginia Board of Social Work. 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.
West Virginia LICSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do West Virginia clinical social workers need?
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30 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in West Virginia?
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Yes — at least 1 of the 30 hours must be in social work ethics.
Does West Virginia require veterans' mental health CE?
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Yes — 2 hours in mental health conditions specific to veterans and their families each cycle.
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