
Delaware Social Work CE Requirements
Delaware Requirements for Social Work License Renewal
Delaware LCSWs are required to complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years. Delaware LMSWs are required to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every two years. Delaware LBSWs are required to complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every two years. CE4Less offers approved courses to help you meet state requirements for social work license renewal, including courses on required topic areas. Learn more about Delaware requirements and view relevant courses below.
Delaware Social Work CE Requirements
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How many hours of CE credit does Delaware require for social workers?
Delaware LCSWs are required to complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.
Delaware LMSWs are required to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.
Delaware LBSWs are required to complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.
These requirements may differ if this is your first renewal, based on when your license was issued in relation to its expiration. If this is your first renewal, see Delaware’s Continuing Education and Audit Information page for more information on your particular requirement.
Can I take my CEs from CE4Less?
Yes! There are no restrictions on the number of hours Delaware social workers can complete through CE4Less – LCSWs, LMSWs, and LBSWs may earn all required hours through CE4Less.
Delaware accepts courses from any provider approved by the Association of State Social Worker Boards (“ASWB”). CE4Less, provider #1115, is approved by the ASWB to offer social work continuing education. Delaware accepts our courses for CE credit. CE4Less’ courses count as independent study.
Our Unlimited Plan is a great option for social workers who want to satisfy all their continuing education requirements for one low price! Check out our options here.
What else do I need to know?
All Delaware social work licenses, including those for LCSWs, LMSWs, and LBSWs, must be renewed by January 31st of odd year.
During each 2-year renewal cycle, all Delaware social work licensees must complete:
- 6 hours in Professional Ethics (To make things easy, here are two courses that can be combined to meet this requirement: Ethics and Boundary Issues and Ethics & Telemental Health)
- 1 hour in Mandatory Reporting
For more information, please contact the Delaware State Board of Social Work Examiners at (302) 744-4500, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see Delaware’s rules and regulations relating to social work licensure and continuing education.
Delaware Social Worker Required CE Topics
These courses cover topics that are required by Delaware for license renewal. Please refer to the “What else do I need to know?” section above for more information.


APA Ethics Code 2017 – Ethics CE T017

ASWB
Confidentiality: The HIPAA Privacy Rule And 42 CFR Part 2 E2054E

ASWB
Ethics And Boundary Issues E2097I

Using HIPAA in the Real World: A Review E222

Ethics and Telemental Health E244B

ASWB
NASW Code of Ethics T034B

Preventing Medical Errors: Best Practices for Mental Health Professionals E040M
Featured CE Courses
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ASWB
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Case Illustrations: Demonstration of Key Interventions for Common Clinical Presentations and Problems E2246

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma E247

ASWB
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents E2252

ASWB
Burnout and Wellness in Social Workers, Psychologists, and Counselors E2174C

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Changing the Culture and Climate that Drives It E239

Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Family Counseling Approaches E269
Accreditation Approval Statements
APA
CE4Less.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE4Less.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
ASWB
CE4Less.com, provider #1115, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/8/24-8/8/27.
NBCC
NAADAC
Courses have been approved by CE4Less.com, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #91345 CE4Less.com is responsible for all aspects of the programming.