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North Carolina CMSW CE requirements 2026

North Carolina CMSW: 40 CE hours per 2 years. Topic buckets from our live catalog — verify with your board.

Social WorkCMSW40 hours2 years cycle

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Tracking aid only — not legal advice. Always confirm with North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.

Total hours (catalog)

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board

Topic and category requirements

Buckets from our catalog (ethics, supervision, etc.). Empty min/max usually means the board names a requirement without a numeric floor in our row — check the source link.

Requirement	Hours	Notes
Maximum Hours via Online	≤ 20	Distance learning and home study
Minimum Hours in Professional Ethics	≥ 4	—

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a CMSW need in North Carolina?

Our catalog currently shows 40 hours over a 2 years renewal cycle for CMSW in North Carolina. Boards change rules — confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

Is this official board guidance?

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