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Maryland Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, NetCE is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

The Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners accepts courses from any provider who is ASWB approved.

Continuing Education Requirement

The Maryland State Board of Social Work accepts NetCE courses.

LCSW and LCSW-C are required 40 hours every two years, 20 of which may be taken in Category II.*

A minimum of 3 of the 40 hours must be in ethics every two years.

LBSW are required 30 hours every two year licensing period, 15 of which may be taken in Category II.*

A minimum of 3 of the 30 hours must be in ethics every two years.

Registered Board-approved supervisors are required to complete supervision continuing education by a Board-authorized sponsor. Three (3) hours are required for renewal every two years, and twelve (12) hours are required for first-time supervisory approval.

NEW For first renewal on or after 4/1/2022, all health care practitioners are required to complete an implicit bias training program, one-time only.

* NetCE courses are considered Category II.

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Please contact the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners at (877) 526-2541 or (410) 764-4788, or refer to https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/default.aspx and https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/Continuing_ed.aspx for additional information regarding your continuing education.

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Continuing education credits (CEUs) are required by the Maryland Board of Social Workers. MNADV is a Board-Authorized Sponsor able to provide CEUs for licensed social workers. Most of MNADV’s trainings have CEUs available. This information will be available on training announcements.

Free CEUs for Members

Individual Membership is $100.00 per fiscal year (Sept -Sept.). Social work CEUs are available for FREE for our individual members and for staff at member organizations. For more information on becoming an MNADV member, click the button below.

Credits for Non-Members

For those who are not MNADV members and would like Social Work CEUs, they can be purchased for a nominal fee. Fee for Non-Members: Individual CEU’s would be $10 per CEU

To determine the cost of your non-member courses, reach out to our Training and Technical Assistant at [email protected] or through our contact us form . Payments can be made online via the link below.

Certificates Provided

A certificate will be sent to the email address the social worker used to register for the training. MNADV will only issues CEU certificates to social workers who can confirm they attended the full training.

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Continuing Education (CE) for Social Workers in Maryland

Attention : Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.

Continuing education (CE) requirements for Maryland social workers: LCSW/LMSW/LGSW: Must take forty (40) credit hours of CE every 2 years, including three (3) Category I hours in ethics. At least twenty (20) of the forty (40) credits must be earned in Category I. All forty (40) credits can be earned in Category I.

LCSW/LMSW/LGSWs can earn up to twenty (20) credit hours of CE in Category II. Home-study, audiovisual and online courses provided by an approved sponsor are considered Category II activities.

LBSW: Must take thirty (30) credit hours every 2 years, including three (30) Category I hours in ethics. At least fifteen (15) of the thirty (30) credits must be earned in Category I. Ethics must be earned in live programs or interactive online programs.

LBSWs can earn up to fifteen (15) credit hours in Category II. Home-study, audiovisual and online courses provided by an approved sponsor are considered Category II activities.

Category I: Category I courses are those given by Board authorized sponsors such as ASWB. These include live programs such as conferences and workshops.

Category II: Category II activities are less structured and include home study and online courses.

Renewal date: October 31 every 2 years

Email sent out to Board Sponsors:  COVID-19 Continuing Education- March 24, 2020

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LCSW/LMSW/LGSWs in Maryland can earn twenty (20) of their CE credits online through athealth.com, and LBSWs can earn fifteen (15) of their CE credits online through athealth.com.

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State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners continuing education regulations, click the button below.

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The University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. We are also approved to offer CE to Licensed Counselors and Psychologists. Clinicians in other states should verify with their licensing Board. For any questions, comments or concerns, please email [email protected]

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Total Credits: 12 Supervision CEs

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about our trainings and continuing education (CE) credit are listed below. Please refer to the FAQs before contacting us, as your question may be answered here.

About the Training

Each course is assessed individually for CE credit. Please review the course description on Online Training to see the CE credits for which the course qualifies.

All the courses are sponsored by 3C Institute, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Board for Certified of Counselors (NBCC) to provide CE credit.

Determinations are made on a course-by-course basis. Please refer to Continuing Education Requirements COMAR 10.42.06 , in particular Continuing Education Information, Category II Activities, for documentation requirements.

If you completed a course and filled out an evaluation but never received your course certificate, please contact 3C Institute’s technical support for help.

Yes. The courses are self-paced and save your progress automatically. You can stop and come back to your training at any point.

No. There is no cost for any of the trainings on this site.

When you finish the course evaluation, you will be directed to a PDF of your certificate. After completing these steps, you may download your certificate at any time directly from Online Training.

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Continuing and Medical Education Credits (CE|CME)

Upon completion of the Integrative Health and Wellness Certificate Program, the following CE, CME credits and certifications are available for graduates:

Cme credits for physicians/nurse practitioners .

The AAFP has reviewed Integrative Health and Wellness Online Graduate Certificate Program (Enduring) and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from   08/28/2023 to 05/10/2024.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Practitioners who complete the entire program (all four courses) are eligible to claim   360 credit hours.

You will need to complete an evaluation form at the end of the program and email it to   [email protected]   to be able to claim your CMEs and receive your certificate.

AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to   AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™   toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.

CE Credits for Professional Counselors 

UMSSW-CPE is authorized by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category B continuing professional education. The Integrative Health and Wellness Certificate Program meets the requirements for 60 Category II CEUs for professional counselors. Once an enrolled student completes the program, they will need to submit an unofficial transcript and pay $75 in order to receive the CEUs. They can email the transcript to:  [email protected]  and include their name and phone number. The CPE office will then call the student to take the payment over the phone and then email the CEU certificate. 

CE Credits for Psychologists

Psychologists in Maryland, Virginia, and DC can received CE credits for completion of this program. Psychologists in other states will need to check with their Psychological Association or Board to determine whether they can also earn CE credits.

According to the Board of Examiners, Maryland Psychologists and Psychological Associates can earn the following number of CE credits upon completion of the program.

CE Credits for Social Workers

UMSSW-CPE is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for this program. The Integrative Health and Wellness Certificate Program meets the requirements for 60 Category II CEUs for social workers. Once an enrolled student completes the program, they will need to submit an unofficial transcript and pay $75 in order to receive the CEUs. They can email the transcript to:  [email protected] and include their name and phone number. The CPE office will then call the student to take the payment over the phone and then email the CEU certificate. 

CE Credits for National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches

The Integrative Health and Wellness graduate certificate program, consisting of four CE eligible courses, is approved by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches for a total of 36 continuing education units for NBHWC certified coaches (CE-000033-1). Successful completion of the entire Integrative Health and Wellness program is required to receive the 36 CE credits.

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The Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners has approved the Integrative Health and Wellness graduate certificate program for 60 continuing education credits.  

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Maryland Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Work as a Mental Health Professional can be challenging, so decoding all the CE information shouldn’t be an added stressor.

As part of our mission to make Mental Health Professionals work a bit easier, we’ve checked your state board’s CE info for you! Here are the essentials that will help you find Continuing Education for MD Psychologists, MD Social Workers, MD Marriage and Family Therapists, MD Counselors, and MD Addiction Counselors.

CEs for Maryland Mental Health Professionals

Click on the links below to view the CE/CEU requirements for each Profession. Please note: Unless otherwise stated, CE hours for Asynchronous and Required Topics are INCLUDED in the total CE hours required.

• Maryland Psychologists CE requirements
• Maryland Social Workers CE requirements
• Maryland Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
• Maryland Professional Counselors CE requirements
• Maryland Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE requirements

MD Psychologists

Psychologists (MD)

Board website: Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists

MD Psychologist CE Requirements

Approved CE Providers

* “ The following organizations and their approved CE sponsors are authorized sponsors of continuing education acceptable to the Board: A. American Psychological Association; B. Association for Psychological Science; C. American Medical Association; D. National Association of Social Workers; E. National Association of School Psychologists; F. Maryland Department of Health (MDH); G. National Institutes of Health; and H. Accredited academic institutions… “ 10.36.02.06 of MD Psychologists Regulations

MD Social Workers

Social Workers (MD)

LBSW, LGSW, LMSW, LCSW

Board website: Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners

MD Social Work CE Requirements

* Category I CEs are provided by Board Authorized Sponsors that include live programs such as conference or workshops. Category II activities are less structured and include home study and online courses. “ The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners accepts continuing education units offered by Association of Social Work Boards, National Association of Social Workers, and Board Authorized Sponsors. Not only must the continuing education sponsor be approved, but the content must meet the Board’s continuing education regulations ( COMAR 10.42.06 ). The objectives of the continuing education requirements include: maintenance and enhancement of professional competence, ongoing improvement of professional skills and knowledge, and enrichment of social work services provided to the citizens of Maryland.​ ” – the Authorized Sponsors page on the MD SW Board website

** “The following are Board-authorized sponsors: (a) National, regional, or State accredited academic institutions offering academic courses or programs recognized as acceptable social work curriculum subject areas by the Council on Social Work Education; (b) National, regional, or State social work associations including, but not limited to: (i) Social work licensing boards; (ii) The Association of Social Work Boards; (iii) The National Association of Social Workers; and (iv) Non-social-work professional membership organizations providing programs that are relevant to the professional development of social workers; and (c) International social work associations and accredited academic institutions including, but not limited to: (i) Social work licensing boards which provide programs that foster improvement, advancement, and extension of the social worker’s professional skill, knowledge, and competence; and (ii) Non-social-work organizations providing programs that are relevant to the professional development of social workers. ” – COMAR 10.42.06.05

MD Marriage & Family Therapists

Marriage & Family Therapists (MD)

Board website: Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

MD Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements

* “Some programs are automatically approved to sponsor Category A CEUs. COMAR 10.58.05.07 provides, (2) A program sponsored by the American Counseling Association, the National Board for Certified Counselors, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, any other national or international organization, or their regional or state affiliates is automatically approved by the Board for Category A unless otherwise excluded. (3) A program sponsored by an accredited institution of higher education and state departments of health is automatically approved by the Board for Category A unless otherwise excluded…” – CE and License Renewal Info on MD Board website . Please refer to COMAR 10.58.05 for complete information regarding continuing education requirements.

MD Counselors

Counselors (MD)

Md professional counselor requirements.

MD Addiction Counselors

Drug and Alcohol C ounselors (MD)

LGADC, LCADC

Board website: Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists – Alchohol and Drug Counselors

MD Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE Requirements

* Please note: This information is offered as a resource only. This information is provided as a courtesy and recommend you double check your state licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations and specific requirements of your state when considering programs for Continuing Education credit. All licensed Professionals are solely responsible for understanding their licensing board’s requirements for continuing education training courses.  If you don’t know what these requirements are, you can find out by contacting your board.

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ACE: Approved Continuing Education

ACE approval demonstrates that a provider or course has been rigorously reviewed and found to offer quality continuing education according to best practices.

ASWB’s Approved Continuing Education program has been designed to review and approve high-quality CE providers and courses, whether they are delivered in person or via distance learning. This approval means that social work continuing education programs are generally acceptable to social work regulatory boards across the United States and Canada.

Ace standards.

Regardless of whether a CE provider pursues individual course approval or provider approval, programs must adhere to the ACE standards outlined in the ACE Handbook.

States and provinces that accept ACE

The ASWB Approved Continuing Education program approves continuing education providers and individual programs. When social workers choose courses created and offered by ACE providers or individual courses approved by ACE, they can trust they will receive high-quality content accepted by most U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions to meet licensure renewal requirements.

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With options for individual courses, conferences, or entire CE catalogs, top-notch social work continuing education providers benefit from ACE approval.

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Three ways to find social work CE credit

• ACE providers Download a list of all approved ACE providers
• Individual course and conference approval Approved individual courses and conferences are listed on our spreadsheet
• Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education ASWB authorizes some Joint Accreditation providers to offer ACE credit to social workers

ACE individual course/conference approval

Individual course/conference approval evaluates individual courses and conference sessions and approves them for licensees to earn continuing education credit.

ACE provider approval

ACE provider approval is optimal for CE providers that offer a large number of courses or programs.

Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education

ACE collaborates with Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education for CE in multiple professions.

ACE approval

• Serves as a mark of distinction recognized by social work licensing boards and social workers
• Is currently recognized by most states and provinces in North America
• Demonstrates that continuing education meets rigorous standards for quality and relevance
• Supports competency in the social work profession
• Allows providers to list and manage courses directly to an online database
• Entitles providers to receive timely information on CE issues and requirements via the Continuing Competence newsletter

Are you eligible to apply to ACE?

• Does your organization have a licensed social worker involved in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of social work continuing education?
• Does your organization have someone with appropriate experience to serve as continuing education director?
• Is your organization able to supply evaluation and documentation of programs?

If you can answer YES to all these questions, then you meet the minimum requirements and are eligible to apply to ACE.

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Maryland Social Workers: Understanding Category I and Category II Credits

Updated: May 12, 2023

As a licensed social worker in Maryland, it's important to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field through continuing education (CE). The Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (BSWE) requires licensed social workers to complete a certain number of CE credits to renew their license every two years.

Per the BSWE website as of May 2023: "The current continuing education requirement is to complete 40 (30 for LBSW's) continuing education units (CEUs) in programs and categories approved by the Board for each two-year period of licensure." There are two categories of CE credits for Maryland social workers: Category I and Category II. Understanding the differences between these categories and their benefits is crucial to maintaining your license and improving your skills and knowledge.

Category I credits must be live and interactive, meaning they must be attended in-person or via live, real-time interactive transactions between teachers and learners (may include face to face and interactive technology). Examples of Category I activities include workshops, conferences, and seminars. Per the BSWE website: "Category I credit can only be provided by Board Authorized Sponsors." View the list of Board Authorized sponsors. Maryland CEU Institute/Optimal Life Solutions, LLC is BOTH a Board Authorized Sponsor through the Maryland BSWE, as well as an Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Provider through ASWB. Our Live Interactive Zoom CE Trainings provide Category I credits for Maryland Social Workers, as do any of our in-person trainings. CLICK HERE to view our upcoming courses.

Category II

On the other hand, Category II activities are more self-directed and can often be completed at your own pace. Examples of Category II activities include on-demand courses, online self-study modules, in-service trainings, and more (visit the BSWE website for more Category II activity information and requirements). Although Category II credits can provide more flexibility for licensees, proper documentation is still required for Cat II continuing education activities. Online learning including webinars and home-study courses must also be provided by a Board Authorized Sponsor. Social workers can earn up to half of their CE credits through Category II activities. Did you know? Maryland social workers can earn their ethics credits and their supervision renewal credits (3 are required for board-approved supervisors) as Category II credits!

On-Demand Courses Through Maryland CEU Institute

As a Maryland BSWE Board Authorized Sponsor, we offer Maryland social workers a wide range of On-Demand courses that provide Category II CE Credits. Our courses are developed and taught by leading experts in the field and cover a variety of topics relevant to social work practice. Our On-Demand courses include completion requirements and learning assessments (quizzes) throughout the training. These verifications ensure that we can stand behind each and every certificate that we issue. Once you have completed the training requirements and course evaluation, you will receive your credit hour certificate immediately. Click the button below to view our current On-Demand course listing.

We are constantly working on adding new courses and topics. Check back often and sign up for our Enewsletter to see our latest offerings. With our On-Demand courses, you can earn CE credits at your own pace and on your own schedule, making it easier to fit continuing education into your busy life.

Whether you choose Category I or Category II activities, the goal of CE is to continue your education and improve your knowledge and skills. Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in your field is not only a requirement for maintaining your license, but also essential for providing the best possible care to your clients.

If you have any questions about our Live Zoom, In-Person, or On-Demand courses, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Disclaimer: The guidance provided in this post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal or professional advice. Licensees should check with their respective boards to determine their specific license renewal requirements, including the number and types of continuing education credits required. The Board of Social Work Examiners may update its requirements and regulations from time to time, so it is important for licensees to stay informed and up-to-date. Maryland Social Workers should visit the Board of Social Work Examiners website to determine their licensing requirements. The above information is current as of May 2023.

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