Tennessee Clinical Social Worker CE audits & penalties

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

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CEUs are not submitted at renewal; the board randomly audits licensees for CE compliance. The board may waive CE requirements for disability, residence abroad, military service, or other reasonable cause with written documentation. (Late fees and reinstatement provisions were not verified from official sources.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Audits are randomly conducted; CE documentation must be kept for 4 years.

Official source: Tennessee Department of Health - Board of Social Worker Licensure

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