CE Compliance
& Reciprocity Guide
ITS Safety Solutions is a premier provider of safety education for healthcare and community professionals. Our "Project Evergreen" 12-hour digital library is meticulously designed to meet the rigorous clinical and professional standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
CE Compliance
& Reciprocity Guide
ITS Safety Solutions is a premier provider of safety education for healthcare and community professionals. Our "Project Evergreen" 12-hour digital library is meticulously designed to meet the rigorous clinical and professional standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
How Our Credits Work for You
We secure primary approval through the NASW Louisiana, Georgia and Florida chapters. Because of "Chapter Reciprocity" rules, our courses are recognized by social work boards in 13+ states.
Use the guide below to see exactly how our 12-hour bundle fits your state's renewal requirements.
How Our Credits Work for You
We secure primary approval through the NASW Louisiana, Georgia and Florida chapters. Because of "Chapter Reciprocity" rules, our courses are recognized by social work boards in 13+ states.
Use the guide below to see exactly how our 12-hour bundle fits your state's renewal requirements.
The Power States (Direct Approval)
These states have direct alignment with our primary NASW partnership chapters.
Louisiana
Fulfills 10 of your 10 allowed annual distance-learning hours.
Georgia
Fulfills 10 of your 10 allowed biennial asynchronous hours. (Note: Ethics must be synchronous in GA; our bundle provides Core/Clinical hours here).
Florida
Fulfills 12 hours of your 30-hour biennial requirement. There is currently no cap on distance learning in FL.
The Power States (Direct Approval)
These states have direct alignment with our primary NASW partnership chapters.
Louisiana
Fulfills 10 of your 10 allowed annual distance-learning hours.
Georgia
Fulfills 10 of your 10 allowed biennial asynchronous hours. (Note: Ethics must be synchronous in GA; our bundle provides Core/Clinical hours here).
Florida
Fulfills 12 hours of your 30-hour biennial requirement. There is currently no cap on distance learning in FL.
The High-Flex States (100% Online Acceptance)
These states currently have NO LIMIT on distance-learning hours. You can fufill nearly half of your
2-year requirment with this one bundle.
Texas
12 Hours Accepted. Texas now requires all CEs to be reported via CE Broker starting Jan 1, 2026.
Virginia, Kentucky, & South Carolina
12 Hours Accepted. Your boards recognize NASW-approved courses for up to 100% of your total CE requirements.
The High-Flex States (100% Online Acceptance)
These states currently have NO LIMIT on distance-learning hours. You can fufill nearly half of your 2-year requirment with this one bundle.
Texas
12 Hours Accepted. Texas now requires all CEs to be reported via CE Broker starting Jan 1, 2026.
Virginia, Kentucky, & South Carolina
12 Hours Accepted. Your boards recognize NASW-approved courses for up to 100% of your total CE requirements.
The Reciprocity States (Standard Allowance)
These states permits a specific amount of "Home Study" or "Categoty II" credits. Our bundle maximizes
your allowed limit.
Maryland
Fulfills 12 of your 20 allowed "Category II" (asynchronous) hours.
North Carolina
Fulfills 12 of your 20 allowed distance-learning hours.
Alabama & Mississippi
Satisfies 12 of your 20 allowed online/independent study hours.
Arkansas
Covers 12 of your 15 allowed independent-study hours.
Tennessee
Fits within your 2/3rds multi-media allowance for the renewal cycle.
The Reciprocity States (Standard Allowance)
These states permits a specific amount of "Home Study" or "Categoty II" credits. Our bundle maximizes your allowed limit.
Maryland
Fulfills 12 of your 20 allowed "Category II" (asynchronous) hours.
North Carolina
Fulfills 12 of your 20 allowed distance-learning hours.
Alabama & Mississippi
Satisfies 12 of your 20 allowed online/independent study hours.
Arkansas
Covers 12 of your 15 allowed independent-study hours.
Tennessee
Fits within your 2/3rds multi-media allowance for the renewal cycle.
| State | State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit | Compliance & Reciprocity Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | No Limit (30 Hours) | Recognized via ASWB; CE Broker reporting required. |
| Virginia | No Limit (30 Hours) | Recognized via NASW Chapter reciprocity rules. |
| South Carolina | No Limit (40 Hours) | All 40 hours can be completed via asynchronous webinars. |
| Kentucky | No Limit (30 Hours) | Recognized via ASWB; fulfills safety/suicide prevention. |
| Florida | No Limit (30 Hours) | Reported via CE Broker (Provider #50-XXXX). |
| Maryland | 20 Hours | Classified as Category II (Asynchronous) credit. |
| North Carolina | 20 Hours | Recognized via NASW-NC reciprocity rules. |
| Mississippi | 20 Hours | 50% distance learning limit (20 of 40 total). |
| Alabama | 20 Hours | Classified as "Independent Study" (Max 20/30 total). |
| Tennessee | 2/3 of Total Hours | Approx. 20 hours for LCSWs; 16 for LMSWs. |
| Arkansas | 15 Hours | Max 15 "Independent" hours per 2-year cycle. |
| Louisiana | 10 Hours Per Year | Primary Approval State (NASW-LA); Max 10 annually. |
| Georgia | 10 Hours Total | Primary Approval State (NASW-GA); Max 10 per cycle. |
Field-Based Risk Assessment
Primary Focus: Home visits & community work.
Outcome: Mastery of the “Environmental Audit” and ethical Service Postponement.
Critical Crisis Stabilization
Primary Focus: High-intensity clinical breaks.
Outcome: Understanding the physiology of agitation and advanced verbal jujitsu.
Agency Safety Logistics
Primary Focus: Office & clinic design.
Outcome: Implementation of the “Triangle of Safety” and agency-wide communication ethics.
| State | State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit | Compliance & Reciprocity Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | No Limit (30 Hours) | Recognized via ASWB; CE Broker reporting required. |
| Virginia | No Limit (30 Hours) | Recognized via NASW Chapter reciprocity rules. |
| South Carolina | No Limit (40 Hours) | All 40 hours can be completed via asynchronous webinars. |
| Kentucky | No Limit (30 Hours) | Recognized via ASWB; fulfills safety/suicide prevention. |
| Florida | No Limit (30 Hours) | Reported via CE Broker (Provider #50-XXXX). |
| Maryland | 20 Hours | Classified as Category II (Asynchronous) credit. |
| North Carolina | 20 Hours | Recognized via NASW-NC reciprocity rules. |
| Mississippi | 20 Hours | 50% distance learning limit (20 of 40 total). |
| Alabama | 20 Hours | Classified as "Independent Study" (Max 20/30 total). |
| Tennessee | 2/3 of Total Hours | Approx. 20 hours for LCSWs; 16 for LMSWs. |
| Arkansas | 15 Hours | Max 15 "Independent" hours per 2-year cycle. |
| Louisiana | 10 Hours Per Year | Primary Approval State (NASW-LA); Max 10 annually. |
| Georgia | 10 Hours Total | Primary Approval State (NASW-GA); Max 10 per cycle. |
Texas
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: No Limit (30 Hours)
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Recognized via ASWB; CE Broker reporting required.
Virginia
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: No Limit (30 Hours).
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Recognized via NASW Chapter reciprocity rules.
South Carolina
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: No Limit (40 Hours).
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: All 40 hours can be completed via asynchronous webinars.
Kentucky
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: No Limit (30 Hours).
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Recognized via ASWB; fulfills safety/suicide prevention.
Florida
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: No Limit (30 Hours).
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Reported via CE Broker (Provider #50-XXXX).
Maryland
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 20 Hours.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Classified as Category II (Asynchronous) credit.
North Carolina
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 20 Hours.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Recognized via NASW-NC reciprocity rules.
Mississippi
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 20 Hours.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: 50% distance learning limit (20 of 40 total).
Alabama
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 20 Hours.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Classified as "Independent Study" (Max 20/30 total).
Tennessee
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 2/3 of Total Hours.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Approx. 20 hours for LCSWs; 16 for LMSWs.
Arkansas
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 15 Hours.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Max 15 "Independent" hours per 2-year cycle.
Louisiana
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 10 Hours Per Year.
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Primary Approval State (NASW-LA); Max 10 annually.
Georgia
State's Asynchronous (Self-Paced) CE Limit: 10 Hours Total
Compliance & Reciprocity Notes: Primary Approval State (NASW-GA); Max 10 per cycle.
Disclaimer
While ITS Safety Solutions courses are designed to meet NASW standards and state reciprocity rules, licenses are ultimately responsible for determining whether specific courses meet their individual jurisdiction's requirements. We recommend maintaining your certificates for 5-7 years (depending on your state) in the event of a Board audit
Disclaimer
While ITS Safety Solutions courses are designed to meet NASW standards and state reciprocity rules, licenses are ultimately responsible for determining whether specific courses meet their individual jurisdiction's requirements. We recommend maintaining your certificates for 5-7 years (depending on your state) in the event of a Board audit