Approval for Social Workers in Oregon

40 credits are required and all 40 credits to be earned with online/distant learning courses from qualifying providers.

6 credit hours must be in ethics, 2 hours in suicide and 4 in cultural competency.

In order to complete the continuing education requirements, education/training experiences must be in one of the following approved program areas:

LPCs

• counseling theory
• social and cultural foundations
• the helping relationship
• group dynamics
• life-style and career development
• appraisal of individuals
• research and evaluation
• professional orientation and ethics
• professional supervision training

LMFTs

In addition to the areas listed immediately above, LMFTs need educational/training experience in the following areas:

• theories of marital and family therapy
• assessment and treatment in marital and family therapy
• ethics and professional studies
• research
• professional supervision training

Courses in personal growth, computers, administration, management, or other how-to-improve-your-business classes will NOT count.

See full detailed guidelines here:
https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/CE.aspx

CE Learning Systems has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5951. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Learning Systems is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Impact CE is a service division of CE Learning Systems.