New Mexico LCSW continuing education requirements

A New Mexico LCSW needs 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew. This page is our summary of the continuing education rules for a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Mexico, as we read them from the published rules of the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners on September 25, 2026.

Hours: 30
Renewal: Every 2 years
Last checked: September 25, 2026

A reference, not legal or licensing advice. Confirm is not affiliated with the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners and does not speak for it. We summarize the published rules as a convenience and they can change or be read differently, so this page may be incomplete or out of date. Your board has the final say: always confirm your requirements with your board before you renew. Use this page at your own risk. See the Terms.

Total hours

30 hours

Renewal period runs July 1 to June 30.

Hours that must be included

Cultural awareness: 6 hours
Professional ethics: 3 hours

Approved providers

Recognized: NASW, ASWB, NBCC, State board.

Source

16.63.12 NMAC via NM Board of Social Work Examiners, read on September 25, 2026.

Board: New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners.

This summary may be incomplete or out of date. The board’s own rules are the only authority; confirm your requirements with the board before you renew.