As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Georgia, it is your responsibility to adhere to continuing education requirements each period in order to renew your license. Beyond license renewal being key to you maintaining your practice, continuing education is essential to stay abreast of what is happening in your field – something your clients will always appreciate you taking seriously. Education is how we all continue to learn and further hone our skills and expertise, so it’s certainly something to be celebrated. Though education is fantastic, keeping on track with the many hours you need to fulfill can be a challenge. Thankfully, there is a fantastic resource available to help you with that. Before we dive into the resource, let’s start by outlining what is required of Georgia LCSWs in order to renew their license.
Licensee Requirements for Georgia Licensed Social Workers
Licensed clinical social workers within Georgia have a requirement to complete 35 hours of continuing education every two years, ahead of the September 30 expiration in even-numbered years. Of those 35 hours, five hours must relate specifically to ethics in the field. The remaining 30 hours allow room for flexibility with regard to the topics learned, as only 15 need to be specifically regarding social work while another 15 can simply be related to the field (without a direct tie).
There is also flexibility in the format through which hours are earned, with an allotment of 10 permitted to be obtained through a pre-recorded course or program, while the remaining must be earned in a live, interactive, course or program. As a final requirement, all hours must be fulfilled through courses or programs offered by an approved sponsor.
Key Takeaways:
- LCSWs in Georgia must complete 35 hours of continuing education every two years, with five hours specifically related to ethics
- Licenses expire on September 30 of all even-numbered years
Given licensed social workers are likely to achieve their continuing education certificates in increments, from various workshops, conventions, agencies, and institutions, there is a lot of documentation to keep track of (potentially 35 or more certificates throughout the course of two years). As proof is required when you apply for renewal, it’s imperative you keep all of those certificates in a safe place – easily accessible and easy to track your progress. CE Hub is the safe place you need to work through your continuing education with ease.
What is CE Hub?
CE Hub is an app built specifically for social workers. Recognizing the difficulty that is storing continuing education certificates and keeping track of your hours, CE Hub was created to take the stress out of continuing education requirements. Instead of worrying throughout the period that you may not be on track, or perhaps that you may have lost a document or two, CE Hub provides you the peace of mind you need to enjoy the learning process. Using the platform is simple: you sign up, upload your continuing education certificates as you obtain them, then CE Hub handles the rest. All of your continuing education credits are tracked for you, and you even receive a reminder when it’s time to renew your license. Alleviate the stress of continuing education requirements by taking advantage of CE Hub today!
Disclaimer: this content is for informational purposes only. Licensees should always confirm their continuing education requirements with their respective governing agency. In the state of Georgia, LCSWs can clarify anything about their license by contacting the Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists at the number (844) 753-7825.
Reference Links:
https://rules.sos.ga.gov/gac/135-9
https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/43/contact_the_board4
