New Hampshire LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
New Hampshire clinical social workers must complete 40 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew their LCSW license, including 6 hours of ethics, 30 hours of category a, and 3 hours of suicide prevention.
40
total hours / 2 years
6
ethics hours
3
suicide prevention hours
30
category a hours
20
home study / self-study hours cap
Biennial · renewal date depends on the licensee's issue date.
New Hampshire LCSW requirements
| Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|
| Total continuing education | 40 hours every 2 years. |
| Renewal | Biennial cycle: counted from your license anniversary. |
| Ethics | 6 hours required each cycle. |
| Category A | 30 hours required each cycle. |
| Suicide Prevention | 3 hours required each cycle. |
| Format limits | Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. |
Full board policy details
- Up to 20 of 40 hours may be home-study / independent study (Mhp 402.02(e)). Live interactive webinars count as Category A live activity, not home-study. Category A providers: APA, NASW, NBCC, AAMFT, ACA, AMA, AMHCA, ASWB. Category B (max 10 hours) covers other mental-health workshops and publications and need not be from an approved provider.
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How many CE hours do New Hampshire LCSW licensees need?
New Hampshire requires 40 continuing education hours every 2 years to renew a LCSW license. Biennial cycle: counted from your license anniversary.
How many ethics hours are required for New Hampshire LCSW licensees?
Of the total, 6 hours must be in ethics.
How often do New Hampshire LCSW licensees renew?
Biennial cycle: counted from your license anniversary.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for New Hampshire LCSW licensees?
Yes. In addition to ethics, New Hampshire requires 30 hours of category a, 3 hours of suicide prevention.
Can New Hampshire LCSW licensees complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 20 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
Sources & verification
- State source
- New Hampshire board rule
- Profession source
- ASWB ACE continuing education guidance
- Last verified
- May 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2024.1
Reviewed against the New Hampshire board source and refreshed from the compiled ruleset above. Methodology and disclaimer. Compliance data is informational only and not legal or board advice. Always verify requirements with your licensing board before you renew. See something wrong? Report it →
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