Illinois social work CE requirements
For LSWs and LCSWs renewing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Last checked against IDFPR rules: July 2026
30
hours every two years
The current cycle ends November 30, 2027.
Rules that catch people
Any remote or self-study course must include an exam to count.
Keep your certificates for at least five years in case IDFPR audits you.
NASW-Illinois, national NASW and other NASW chapters are all approved providers in Illinois.
Required topics
These hours count toward your 30. Some apply to everyone, and some depend on your license or your practice.
Ethics3 hoursEvery licensee, every renewal.
Cultural competency3 hoursEvery licensee, every renewal.
Implicit bias awareness1 hourEvery licensee, every renewal.
Sexual harassment prevention1 hourEvery licensee, every renewal.
Alzheimer's and other dementias1 hourOnce every three renewal cycles, if you serve adults 26 and older.
Mandated reporter training with implicit biasNo set hoursOnce every three years, if you have mandated reporter duties.
Clinical supervision6 hours, onceLCSWs only, once in your career. Any clinical supervision courses that add up to 6 hours count. Due by November 30, 2027 if licensed before December 1, 2025; otherwise by your second renewal. Supervision courses
Courses that count in Illinois
Every course we offer counts toward your 30 hours. These meet a specific Illinois topic requirement.
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Source: Illinois Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act and IDFPR rules. IDFPR makes the final call on your renewal.