Alabama Social Worker Requirements

LBSW Renewal: 30 contact hours

LGSW Renewal: 30 contact hours

LCSW Renewal: 30 contact hours

LCSW (PIP) Renewal: 20 contact hours

You need thirty (30) hours for a two year period. If you also have a PIP License you will need twenty (20) hours in addition to the thirty required. Of the 30 Hours required 20 are allowed to be in self-study/home-study programs of the 20 for the PIP all can be in self-study. Social Work licenses expire every two (2) years from date of issue.

State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view your state’s continuing education regulations, click the link below.

For more information visit the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners