Colorado Clinical Social Worker CE audits & penalties

What happens if a licensed clinical social worker misses CE requirements in Colorado, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Licensees have a 60-day grace period after expiration to renew (with a delinquency fee) without a disciplinary sanction for practicing on an expired license. A license not renewed within the grace period is expired and the licensee may not practice until reinstated. Reinstatement after 2 or more years expired requires a jurisprudence exam plus an ASWB exam, documented work experience, 10 additional PDH per lapsed year, or other board-approved means.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

The board audits CPC documentation after renewal periods; retain documentation for 5 years from the expiration date of the licensing cycle.

Official source: Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners

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