Vermont LICSW continuing education requirements

A Vermont LICSW needs 20 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 (LICSW) in Vermont, as we read them from the published rules of the Vermont Board of Social Work on September 25, 2026.

Hours: 20
Renewal: Every 2 years
Last checked: September 25, 2026

A reference, not legal or licensing advice. Confirm is not affiliated with the Vermont Board of Social Work 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the published rules as a convenience and they can change or be read differently, so this page may be incomplete or out of date.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

20 hours (after the first renewal)
0 hours (first renewal)CE is documented with the first renewal after two years of licensure.

Hours that must be included

Ethics of social work practice: 1.5 hours
In-person hours (in person): 15 hoursAt least 15 hours must be formal in-person education.

Limits

Self-study / non-interactive hours (self-study): at most 5 hoursInformal or self-directed activities capped at five hours.

Approved providers

Recognized: NASW, ASWB, State board.

Source

Code Vt. R. 04-030-070 (Administrative Rules for Licensed Clinical Social Workers), read on September 25, 2026.

Board: Vermont Board of Social Work.

This summary may be incomplete or out of date.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.