Renewal: thirty (30) hours social work continuing education must be completed by February 28 of odd-numbered years. Three (3) hours ethics continuing education required. Courses need to be two (2) hours or longer for credit. Twenty (20) hours of home study permitted.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015, all persons applying for issuance of an initial license shall be required to complete 3 hours of DPW-approved training in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of licensure.
Additionally, EFFECTIVE WITH THE FIRST LICENSE RENEWAL AFTER JANUARY 1, 2015, all health-related licensees and funeral directors applying for the renewal of a license issued by the Board shall be required to complete at least 2 hours of Board-approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting requirements as a condition of renewal.
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 Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors