Rhode Island LCSW Continuing Education Requirements
What a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) must complete to renew in Rhode Island: 30 hours every 2 years, including 3 in ethics.
Marcus Reyes, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Rhode Island
cycle
2025 – 2027
earned
19.0 hrs
needed
11.0 hrs
deadline
Jun 29, 2027
pace toward deadline
Rhode Island LCSW CE requirements at a glance
30
total hours / 2 years
Biennial
renewal cadence
3
hours of ethics
1
other subject minimums
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Rhode Island LCSW CE: frequently asked
How many CE hours do Rhode Island LCSWs need?
Rhode Island requires 30 continuing education hours every 2 years (a biennial cycle) to renew an LCSW license.
How many ethics hours are required for Rhode Island LCSWs?
Of the total, 3 hours must be in ethics.
How often do Rhode Island LCSWs renew?
Biennial cycle — tied to your license renewal date.
Are there subject-specific CE requirements for Rhode Island LCSWs?
Yes. In addition to ethics, Rhode Island requires 3 hours of cross cultural practice.
Can Rhode Island LCSWs complete CE online or by home study?
Up to 8 hours may be completed through home study / self-study. At least 22 hours must be earned live.
Is the first renewal different for new Rhode Island LCSWs?
First renewal is different: new licensees have adjusted first-cycle requirements (proration and/or first-cycle-only rules), which we apply automatically.
Sources & verification
- Last verified
- May 8, 2026
- Ruleset version
- 2026.1
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