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LCSW Continuing Education Requirements in Illinois (2026)

Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years under rules set by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470 (social work) / 1375 (counsellors)). Within that total, 2 mandates reserve hours for specific topics — the table below shows each one.

RequirementHoursHow often
General CE — Illinois Social Workwaived first renewal30Every renewal
Cultural Competence — Illinois Social Workwaived first renewal3Every renewal
Ethics — Illinois Social Workwaived first renewal3Every renewal

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Summarized from 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1470 (social work) / 1375 (counsellors), which we last checked on Aug 16, 2026. Informational summary, not legal advice. Requirements change — always confirm against your board's current rules before relying on them for renewal.