Continuing Education

Why Join NASW-NY?


Approved CEs for social workers, LMFTs, LMHCs, and Licensed Psychologists, plus member savings and flexible learning.

Free CE credits for members
  • Members receive 12 free CE credits per year (36 credits over a 3-year renewal period).
  • In 2025, NASW-NY offered 35.5 FREE CE credits to members.
Flexible learning options
  • Earn CEs through live webinars that count the same as in-person programs.
  • Complete requirements from anywhere.
Free CEs planned for 2026

Member-Exclusive Free CEs (count toward the 12 free CEs included with membership):

  • March (Social Work Month): 3 CEs
  • April (Autism Awareness Month): 3 CEs
  • June (Pride Month): 1.5 CEs
  • September (Suicide Prevention): 3 CEs

Registration opens approximately two months before each program.

Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) (open to members and non-members):

  • March: 2 live virtual sessions (4 CEs)
  • April: In-person session (4 CEs)
  • August: Virtual conference (10 CEs)
  • Winter: 1 live virtual training

Approximately 20 free VMHTI CEs are planned for 2026.

Continuing Education (CE) at a Glance (2025)

Highlights for the 12-month period ending December 1, 2025.

Chart showing CE credits offered in 2025

194.5

CE credits offered

Total accredited CE credits across NASW-NY programming.

Chart showing CE programs offered in 2025

70

CE programs offered

Total number of CE programs delivered during the reporting period.

Chart showing total registrations for CE programs in 2025

4,891

Total registrations

Total registrations across CE events and trainings.

Chart showing CE certificates issued in 2025

3,330

CE certificates issued

Certificates awarded after completion and verification of attendance.

Access & Affordability

Free CE access in 2025 (members & non-members).

29

CE credits free to all

Free CE credits available to members and non-members.

5

CE credits free to members only

Member-exclusive free CE offerings.

1.5

Division-specific member free CEs

Free CE credits offered to division-specific members.

35.5

Total free CE credits for members

Total free CE credits available to members in 2025.

View the 2025 Professional Development Report (PDF)

How do I register for a CE webinar?

Watch our short video walkthrough on how to register for a continuing education webinar.

Watch: How to Register for a CE Webinar

Continuing Education (CE) schedule

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