What CE categories are required for licensed clinical social workers in Illinois?

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care of Individuals with Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias (if serving patients 26+): 1 hours; Cultural Competence in the Practice of Social Work: 3 hours; Ethical Practice of Social Work: 3 hours; Implicit Bias Awareness: 1 hours; Mandated Reporter Training (within 3 months of initial licensure; at least every 3 years thereafter): 1 hours; Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: 1 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for licensed clinical social workers in Illinois, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care of Individuals with Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias (if serving patients 26+)

Cultural Competence in the Practice of Social Work

Ethical Practice of Social Work

Implicit Bias Awareness

Mandated Reporter Training (within 3 months of initial licensure; at least every 3 years thereafter)

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

30 hours of CE during the 24 months preceding renewal. CE is not required for the first renewal of an Illinois license. Do not submit proof of CE unless asked.

Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Full requirements: Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE requirements
When it's due: Illinois Clinical Social Worker license renewal deadline
What it costs: Illinois Clinical Social Worker license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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Illinois Clinical Social Worker CE category requirements

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