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State requirements for District of Columbia Licensed Clinical Social Workers

Next Renewal Date
July 31, 2027 every odd-numbered years
Total Hours Required
40 Hours
Live Hour Requirement

28 Live Hours

General Hours
12 General Hours
Required Courses
  • 6 hours in ethics

  • 2 hours in LGBTQ Cultural Competency

  • Minimum 10% of total CE hours in public health priority topics (as defined by the Director; updated every 5 years)

Detailed Breakdown
  • District of Columbia Licensed Clinical Social Worker Standard Renewal Requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the District of Columbia must renew their licenses biennially by July 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewal requires 40 hours of approved continuing education within the two-year cycle, with at least 28 hours delivered live or via live interactive webinars, including 6 hours focused on ethics and 2 hours on LGBTQ cultural competency. Additionally, 10% of total CE hours must cover public health priority topics established by the Director. Academic coursework may be used to meet CE requirements at a conversion rate of one credit equaling 20 contact hours. Detailed requirements and submission procedures are outlined by DC Health

    and in the official 2025 CE compliance document
    Continuing Education

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  • First-time renewal: First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.

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  • Documentation & audit: Licensees are subject to random CE audits and must submit proof of completion within 30 days if selected. Specific documentation retention periods are not stated.

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  • Renewal logistics: Licenses expire July 31 every two years; renewal applications and CE proofs must be submitted by this deadline.

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  • Other CE Options: Academic coursework is accepted where one credit equals 20 contact hours; documentation such as transcripts must be provided.

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