Iowa Social Work CE Requirements

Iowa social workers (LISW, LMSW, and LBSW) are required to complete 27 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.

Yes! There are no restrictions on the number of hours Iowa social workers can complete through CE4Less – all 27 hours may be earned through CE4Less.

Iowa 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.  Iowa 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.

Iowa social work licenses must be renewed by December 31st of each even year.

Iowa social workers (LISW, LMSW, and LBSW) must complete at least 3 hours in ethics education during each 2-year licensing period.  CE4Less offers a number of ethics courses that may be used to satisfy this requirement, including our Ethics & Boundary Issues and Ethics & Telemental Health courses.  A full listing of available ethics courses is available here.

For licensees who are in independent supervisory roles, Iowa requires 3 hours in the topic of supervision during each 2-year renewal period.  CE4Less offers a number of supervision courses – click here to see our available courses and choose one that fits your particular interests and practice area!  This requirement is part of the overall 27-hour requirement, not in addition to it.

Licensees should retain learning materials for 3 years for audit purposes.

For more information, please contact the Iowa Board of Social Work at (515) 281-0254, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see Iowa’s rules and regulations relating to social work licensure and continuing education.