As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Kansas, 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 Kansas LCSWs in order to renew their license.
Licensee Requirements for Kansas Licensed Social Workers
Clinical social workers licensed in Kansas share many of the same continuing education requirements as their MFT colleagues. They are expected to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, with three hours directly related to professional ethics. Though there is flexibility around the avenue licensees take to earn their continuing education, the ethics requirement cannot be fulfilled with any of the following types of activities: distance learning with no posttest, cross-disciplinary activities (activity not related to social work), self-directed learning projects, supervision of an undergraduate/graduate practicum, preparation of a social work article, or participating in a professional organization. All of the previously mentioned activities are permitted for the remaining 37 hours, with certain limitations referenced in point (e) here.
Key Takeaways:
- Kansas LCSWs are obligated to complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years
- Three hours must be on professional ethics in the field
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 40 or more certificates throughout the course of the two years). As proof is required if you are selected for an audit, 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 Kansas, LCSWs can clarify anything about their license by contacting the Kansas Board of Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board by phone at (785) 296-3240.
Reference Links:
https://ksbsrb.ks.gov/docs/default-source/regulations/social-workers/102-2-4a.pdf?sfvrsn=4
