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Self-Study CE Courses for New York Social Workers

Earn NYSED-approved CE credit on your own schedule. Earn NYSED-approved CE credit on your own schedule. Start today, finish at your own pace, and get your certificate in InReach as soon as you complete the course and evaluation.

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Need the updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training?

Deadline: November 17, 2026 for anyone who completed training between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025.

New: we added one live, full 3-hour version on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Previously this training was available as self-study only. See the CE Schedule.

Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 added training on identifying abuse or maltreatment in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Pick the course that fits where you are.

Need the complete course? Take the full updated training.

Already completed the NASW-NY training with Dr. Krase between January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2025? Take the one-hour addendum.

Both self-study courses are open to everyone and listed below. Not sure which one applies? Email info.naswny@socialworkers.org.

Self Study: Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training

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NASWNY Chapter / Monday, July 7, 2025 0 2637

Many professionals throughout the United States are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment. However, the legal requirement to report is often confusing to navigate in relation to our other professional and ethical responsibilities. This workshop provides profession-based context to the role of mandated reporter where professionals are charged with knowing how to support their clients and when they are required to report a concern to child protective services. Mandated reporters will learn a framework to guide the decision to make this “tough call” using research findings and practical advice based on real case examples.

Self Study: Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training)

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NASWNY Chapter / Monday, July 7, 2025 0 2317

This one-hour addendum course fulfills the updated NYSED Mandated Reporter Training requirement for individuals who previously completed the NASW-NY training with Dr. Kathryn Krase between January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2025. It provides the latest guidance on reporting standards, including updates related to children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Self Study: Confronting and Challenging Ableism in the Social Work Profession and Beyond

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NASWNY Chapter / Sunday, August 2, 2026 0 1283

This continuing education course will provide an overview of ableism through an intersectional lens, exploring how it manifests on an individual and a systemic level. Participants will learn to identify the different types of ableism and their impact on the development of U.S. social policy and the collective mental health of the estimated 1 in 4 Americans with disabilities.

Self-Study CE and Licensing FAQ

Answers on NYSED accreditation, mandated reporter training, required contact hours, and member benefits.

How do NASW-NY self-study CE courses work?

Self-study (on-demand) courses let you complete NYSED-approved continuing education at your own pace, anytime. Here is how it works:

Choose a course. Browse the self-study courses on this page and open the one you need.
Log in or create a free account. Members log in with their NASW-NY credentials. Non-members can create a free account to register for open-to-all programs.
Complete registration and payment, if applicable. Any registration fee is due at checkout.
Check your email for confirmation. You will receive a confirmation email.
Take the course. Complete it at your own pace.
Receive your CE certificate. Once you complete the course and the evaluation, your certificate is generated automatically and available in InReach.

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Do I need updated Mandated Reporter Training in New York?

Yes, if you are a mandated reporter in New York State. Recent law changes require updated training, even if you have taken Mandated Reporter Training before.

Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 added training on identifying abuse or maltreatment in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Anyone who completed training between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025 must complete the updated curriculum by November 17, 2026.
Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 added training on implicit bias, adverse childhood experiences, and recognizing signs of abuse in virtual interactions, with a completion deadline of April 1, 2025.

NASW-NY offers self-study options to meet these requirements, open to everyone:

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training: the full training for those who need the complete course.
Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training): the addendum for those who already completed the NASW-NY training with Dr. Krase between January 1, 2023 and April 1, 2025.

New: NASW-NY has also added one live, full 3-hour version on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Previously the full training was available as self-study only. See the CE Schedule for details and to register.

Is NASW-NY an officially approved provider of CE credits in New York?

Yes. The National Association of Social Workers - New York Chapter (NASW-NY) is recognized by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for LMSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LMHCs, and Licensed Psychologists.

What are the NYS continuing education requirements for social work license renewal?

Licensed Social Workers in New York State are required by NYSED to complete 36 hours of continuing education during each 3-year registration triennium. Effective April 2023, at least 3 contact hours must specifically address maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Does NASW-NY also offer live CE webinars?

Yes. Live virtual webinars count the same as live, in-person training under NYSED requirements, and you can complete them from anywhere. NASW-NY regularly schedules 3-contact-hour professional boundaries workshops. See the CE Schedule for upcoming dates.

What CE benefits do NASW-NY members get?

Members receive up to 12 free CE credits per year (36 over a 3-year renewal period). In 2025, NASW-NY offered 35.5 free CE credits to members. Members also get member savings and flexible learning options, including live webinars and on-demand courses.

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Self-Study CE Courses for New York Social Workers

Need the updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training?

All self-study CE courses

Self Study: Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training

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Self Study: Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training)

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Self Study: Confronting and Challenging Ableism in the Social Work Profession and Beyond

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