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Maryland Social Work CE Requirements for License Renewal

  • Writer: Elevate Continuing Education
    Elevate Continuing Education
  • Jan 3
  • 3 min read

As the 2025 license renewal period approaches, Maryland social workers must ensure they meet all continuing education (CE) requirements, including a newly added requirement. To help you stay compliant, we’ve outlined all the necessary CE requirements and how you can fulfill them efficiently.


Maryland Social Work CE Requirements

Maryland social workers must complete a total of 40 CE hours (30 for LBSW) during each two-year renewal period. These hours must be distributed as follows:

  • At least 20 CE hours must be Category I credits (see below for details).

  • Up to 20 CE hours may be Category II credits (or all 40 may be earned through Category I).


Special Topic CE Requirements (Count Toward Total Hours)

  1. 3.0 CE Hours in Anti-Oppressive Social Work (Category I Only) – NEW

  2. 3.0 CE Hours in Ethics (Category I or II)

  3. 3.0 CE Hours in Supervision (Category I or II, only required for Board-Approved Supervisors)


Understanding Category I vs. Category II CE Hours

  • Category I CE hours are live, real-time interactive trainings between presenters and attendees, including face-to-face or interactive online sessions. These must be provided by Board Authorized Sponsors.

  • Category II CE hours are self-study trainings or other non-interactive activities.


For a deeper understanding of the distinction, check out our detailed article on Category I vs. Category II CEUs for Maryland Social Workers.


New Requirement: 3.0 Category I CE Hours in Anti-Oppressive Social Work

A new regulation requires Maryland social workers to complete 3.0 Category I CE hours on Anti-Oppressive Social Work. Learn more here about the new anti-oppressive social work CE requirement.

The regulation specifies that this content must focus on race, culture, or equity and include at least one of the following topics:

  • Cultural humility

  • Social justice

  • Racial equity

  • Implicit bias

  • Anti-racism practices


How to Fulfill the New Anti-Oppressive Social Work Requirement

Elevate Continuing Education is offering several live webinars in 2025 to help you meet this requirement:


Fulfilling Other Maryland CE Requirements

Ethics Requirement (3.0 CE Hours – Category I or II)




Supervision Requirement (3.0 CE Hours – Category I or II, for Board-Approved Supervisors Only)


In addition to the above required courses, we have many other trainings to help you fulfill the rest of your required 40 CEUs (30 for LBSW).


Complete Your CE Hours with Elevate Continuing Education

In addition to fulfilling your required CE hours, Elevate Continuing Education offers a variety of training options to help you meet your total 40 CE hour (30 for LBSW) requirement. Browse our Live Webinars or Recorded Webinars to get started!

For more information about Maryland CE requirements, visit the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ resources:



Note: Elevate Continuing Education is a Board Authorized CE Sponsor by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. However, we are not affiliated with the board, and social workers should verify their licensing requirements directly.


Get Started Today!

Don’t wait until the last minute—start fulfilling your CE requirements now! Visit our Live Webinars or Recorded Webinars pages to find courses that fit your schedule.


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