{"id":1527,"date":"2025-11-08T15:03:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T15:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:18:39","slug":"clinical-social-worker-alzheimers-dementia-checklist-illinois-renewal-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/clinical-social-worker-alzheimers-dementia-checklist-illinois-renewal-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Clinical Social Worker Alzheimer&#8217;s &#038; Dementia Checklist: Illinois Renewal Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1764862102458\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Question:<\/strong>\u00a0Is Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia training mandatory for clinical social workers in Illinois?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes. Illinois clinical social workers are required to complete 1 hour of Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia continuing education for each license renewal, effective for renewals on or after January 1, 2026. The training must cover diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with dementia and is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (ANCC-accredited). (Renew Now CE provides an Instant Certificate for immediate license submission.)<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/222\">Take your Alzheimer&#8217;s &amp; Dementia for Illinois Clinical Social Workers: Complete Guide now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sk-ww-google-reviews\" data-embed-id=\"25614990\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.sociablekit.com\/google-reviews\/widget.js\" defer><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-before-you-begin\">Before You Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Verify your clinical social worker license renewal date to ensure you complete the training during the current renewal period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Confirm that your renewal occurs on or after January 1, 2026, which is when the Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia requirement became effective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Review your current continuing education credits to determine how many additional hours you need beyond this one-hour dementia requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complete-your-training\">Complete Your Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Select an IDFPR-approved continuing education provider that offers courses meeting Illinois dementia training requirements for clinical social workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Enroll in a one-hour Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia course that specifically covers diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with dementia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Complete the entire course content, including any required assessments or evaluations to demonstrate competency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Verify that your course completion satisfies Illinois state requirements and can be applied toward your 30-hour total CE obligation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complete Your Required Alzheimer&#8217;s &amp; Dementia Training Online<\/strong><br>Approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation \u2014 ANCC-accredited with instant certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/222\">Take your Alzheimer&#8217;s &amp; Dementia for Illinois Clinical Social Workers: Complete Guide now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-after-completion\">After Completion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Download and save your certificate of completion in both digital and printed formats for your records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Store your dementia training certificate with your other continuing education documentation in a secure location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Maintain all CE records for at least five years as required by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Include your dementia training certificate as part of your license renewal submission or keep it available if selected for audit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why Renew Now CE is the Smart Choice for Your License Renewal Continuing Education:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete Your CE Requirements Today \u2014 No Subscriptions, No Stress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusted by 100,000+ Clinicians Nationwide:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fast, accurate, and easy \u2014 with thousands of verified 5-star reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy Only What You Need:<\/strong>&nbsp;Choose a single course or a complete state bundle \u2014 no subscriptions, no upsells, no wasted hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instant Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Finish your CE today and download your certificate immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real Human Support:<\/strong>&nbsp;Get quick, reliable help from our U.S.-based team whenever you need it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/course-details\/222\">Take your Alzheimer&#8217;s &amp; Dementia for Illinois Clinical Social Workers: Complete Guide now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing your Illinois Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia training requirement does not need to be complicated. By following this checklist and choosing an approved online provider, you can fulfill your obligation efficiently while gaining valuable knowledge that enhances your clinical practice. Stay ahead of your renewal deadline and maintain your professional license in good standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Illinois CE Resources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-renew-now-ce wp-block-embed-renew-now-ce\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cDicJRNaLM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/16\/michigan-implicit-bias-for-social-workers-aswb-ace\/\">Social\u00a0Worker\u00a0MI\u00a0Implicit\u00a0Bias:\u00a0ASWB-ACE\u00a0Approved\u00a02-Hour\u00a0LARA\u00a0CE<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Social\u00a0Worker\u00a0MI\u00a0Implicit\u00a0Bias:\u00a0ASWB-ACE\u00a0Approved\u00a02-Hour\u00a0LARA\u00a0CE&#8221; &#8212; Renew Now CE\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/16\/michigan-implicit-bias-for-social-workers-aswb-ace\/embed\/#?secret=1bR7wRMcJ2#?secret=cDicJRNaLM\" data-secret=\"cDicJRNaLM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-renew-now-ce wp-block-embed-renew-now-ce\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"HHtLSAuPbO\"><a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/13\/the-best-alzheimers-dementia-course-for-illinois-clinical-social-workers\/\">2025-2027 Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Dementia CE Requirements for Illinois Clinical Social Workers\u00a0<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;2025-2027 Alzheimer\u2019s &amp; Dementia CE Requirements for Illinois Clinical Social Workers\u00a0&#8221; &#8212; Renew Now CE\" src=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/13\/the-best-alzheimers-dementia-course-for-illinois-clinical-social-workers\/embed\/#?secret=n3vDWc6zvQ#?secret=HHtLSAuPbO\" data-secret=\"HHtLSAuPbO\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before You Begin Complete Your Training Complete Your Required Alzheimer&#8217;s &amp; Dementia Training OnlineApproved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation \u2014 ANCC-accredited with instant certificate. After Completion Completing your Illinois Alzheimer&#8217;s and dementia training requirement does not need to be complicated. By following this checklist and choosing an approved online provider, you &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/08\/clinical-social-worker-alzheimers-dementia-checklist-illinois-renewal-requirements\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Clinical Social Worker Alzheimer&#8217;s &#038; Dementia Checklist: Illinois Renewal Requirements&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1443,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[160,164,159],"tags":[171],"class_list":["post-1527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-illinois-required-ce-topics","category-illinois-alzheimers-and-dementia-requirement","category-required-ce-topics-by-state-healthcare","tag-renew-now-ce-accredited-audit-proof-ce-trusted-by-100k-professionals-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1527","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1527"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1527\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2024,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1527\/revisions\/2024"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1443"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewnowce.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}