22. Who are approved providers? | Office of the Professions

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22. Who are approved providers?

In order to offer continuing education to LMSWs and LCSWs, an entity must be approved by the Department, based upon an application, along with the submission of the required fee. For information about how to become an approved provider, please see:

Requirements to become an approved provider

Department-Approved Providers for a listing of providers that have been approved by the Department to offer social work continuing education.