New Mexico LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in New Mexico: 30 hours every 2 years.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · New Mexico
cycle
2025 – 2027
earned
19.0 hrs
needed
11.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 29, 2027
pace toward deadline
New Mexico LCSW CE requirements at a glance
30
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
—
ethics hours
1
other subject minimums
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New Mexico LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do New Mexico LCSWs need?
New Mexico requires 30 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How often do New Mexico LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for New Mexico LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, New Mexico requires 6 hours of cultural awareness.
Can New Mexico LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 10 hours may be completed through home study / self-study.
Sources & verification
- Source
- New Mexico board rule ↗
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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