West Virginia LICSW continuing education requirements

A West Virginia LICSW 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 (LICSW) in West Virginia, as we read them from the published rules of the West Virginia Board of Social Work 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 West Virginia 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the published rules as a convenience and they can change or be read differently, so this page may be incomplete or out of date.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

30 hours

Hours that must be included

Social work ethics: 1 hour
Mental health conditions specific to veterans and their families: 2 hours
Live or interactive hours (in person or live online): 10 hoursAt least 10 hours in a synchronous format, online or in person.

Limits

Self-study / non-interactive hours (self-study): at most 10 hoursNo more than 10 hours may be earned online in an asynchronous format.

Reporting your hours

The West Virginia Board of Social Work uses CE Broker. It is the board’s official system. CE Broker lists the Board of Social Work as a partner board. Confirm keeps your own record and certificates; it does not report to the board for you.

Source

W. Va. Code R. § 25-5-3, read on September 25, 2026.

Board: West Virginia 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This summary may be incomplete or out of date.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.