Act 31 Online Training

For Social Workers and Other Licensed Health–Related Professionals licensed under the Pennsylvania Department of State:

The School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh through its Child Welfare Resource Center and Continuing Education Program offers Act 31 On-line Training for LSW/LCSW, LPC, and LMFT professionals in Pennsylvania. This training is free of charge and is three credit hours. A certificate can be printed at the conclusion of the training, and notification of completion is automatically forwarded to the Department of State.

Please refer any questions regarding the on-line training to the PA Child Welfare Resource Center.  Technical assistance is available by e-mailing HelpCPSL@pitt.edu or calling 717-795-9048.

Please note: The Office of Continuing Education does not manage the Act 31 Child Abuse Online Training course and will be unable to assist with any questions or concerns you may have.

You must direct your questions to the PA Child Welfare Resource Center by contacting HelpCPSL@pitt.edu or calling at (717) 795-9048.*

Access the training module

  • 3 CE Hours
  • Meets ACT 31 of 2014 Training Requirement for LSWs/LCSWs, LMFTs, and LPCs