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
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 30 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. |
Limits on how the hours are earned
Board caps and floors on where the 40 hours can come from.
- home study / self-studymax 30 hrs
Full board policy details
- Up to 30 of 40 hours may be Category A home study under the rules effective August 19, 2025. Live interactive webinars are seminars/webinars rather than home study. Category A programs may be provided by a state, regional, national, or international professional association offering education relevant to mental health practice. Category B (max 10 hours) covers other qualifying mental-health workshops and publications.
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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 30 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
- July 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
Reviewed against the New Hampshire board source and refreshed from the compiled ruleset above. Methodology and disclaimer. Compliance data is for guidance only, not legal or board advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board before renewing. See something wrong? Report it →
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