Continuing Education Requirements for Social Workers in Illinois

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What are the Continuing Education Requirements for Social Workers in Illinois?

Social Workers in Illinois need 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.

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  • Therapy Trainings™ CE is accepted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) - Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board based on ASWB approval.
  • Therapy Trainings™ CE is approved by NBCC, NAADAC, ASWB ACE, and more.
  • At least 3 hours must include content related to the ethical practice of social work.
  • At least 3 hours must include content related to cultural competence in the practice of social work. ***Effective January 1, 2024, Public Act 103-0531 requires that all licensed professionals must obtain at least 1 hour of continuing education in cultural competency.
  • At least 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training.
  • At least a 1 hour course in training on implicit bias awareness.
  • A health care professional who has continuing education requirements for license registration or renewal who provides health care services to patients 26 years of age and older, is required at least 1 hour in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with Alzheimer disease and other dementias every renewal period. A health care professional may count this 1 hour toward meeting the minimum credit hours required for continuing education.
  • All licensees who are considered mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect are required to complete training on the subject within 3 months of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter LCSWs and LSWs must complete the training at least every 3 years thereafter. The training will count toward meeting a licensee's required continuing education, and is provided by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Understanding the Illinois Board of Social Work Examiners Regulations for Professional Practice

To ensure compliance with state licensure requirements, practitioners should verify the specific regulations applicable in their respective states. It is important to note that state laws about licensure may be revised periodically. If you are seeking information about the continuing education guidelines in Illinois, kindly click the button below.

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