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South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

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When picturing the state of South Carolina, most will probably clump it together with its neighboring state to the north. However, South Carolina has many qualities that make it a unique state of its own. The largest city in South Carolina is Charleston, which has been nicknamed the “Holy City” due to its vast number of historical churches and religious diversities that call it home. Some say that if you’re lucky enough to see the city from across the water, you’ll notice that historical church steeples line most of the city’s skyline.

Charleston is deeply recognized for its large, religiously tolerant culture. If you happen to find yourself working as a nurse in the “Holy City”, you might want to research on ways to make yourself more culturally accommodating to your patients. Some researchers believe that by providing care that meets the cultural, social, and religious needs of the patient and their families, you can improve the results of the patient’s overall quality and care.

As a nursing professional, it’s a good idea to be continuously growing your education and knowledge of patient care. And patient isn’t just limited to physical injuries or illnesses, but expands to the overall well-being of your patient.

South Carolina Registered Nurse (RN)

South Carolina Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
South Carolina requires
30 hours Every two years
South Carolina
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

RNs must complete at least one of the following:

  • 30 contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board
  • Maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board
  • Completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board
  • Verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Phone: 803-896-4550 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr
Columbia, SC  29210

South Carolina Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

South Carolina Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
South Carolina requires
30 hours Every two years
South Carolina
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.
Demonstration of competency for Endorsement applications and Biennial Renewal of an active license requires documented evidence of at least ONE of the following requirements during the licensure period/preceding two years:
  • 30 CE
  • Maintenance of certification
  • Completion of academic program in nursing or related field
  • Verification of competencies evidenced by employer certification
APRNs without prescriptive authority must maintain their national certification.

APRNs with prescriptive authority are required to maintain their national certification AND complete 20 hours of pharmacotherapeutics, with 2 of those hours in controlled substances.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Phone: 803-896-4550 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr
Columbia, SC  29210

South Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

South Carolina Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Approved Provider
#50-353
Instant Reporting to
South Carolina requires
30 hours Every two years
South Carolina
Approved Provider #50-353
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Multiple options to renew for this profession and state.

Complete at least one of the following:

  • 30 contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board
  • maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board
  • completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board
  • verification of competency and the number of hours practiced as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Phone: 803-896-4550 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr
Columbia, SC  29210

South Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
CEs not required.
To be eligible for continued enrollment on the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry, you are required to work as a nurse aide at least one documented day (eight consecutive hours) for pay during the previous twenty-four (24) months, under the supervision of an RN or LPN.

No continuing education is required for renewal. Please check with your facility/employer to ensure CEUFast courses are accepted. 
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Phone: 888-549-0820 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: P. O. Box 8206
Columbia, SC  29202-8206

South Carolina Physical Therapist (PT)

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2024

All physical therapists and assistants must earn 3.0 CEUs per biennium (30 contact hours) with at least 15 contact hourse obtained through Certified Activities.

  • Three (3) contact hours must be completed in ethics, professionalism, and/or South Carolina Jurisprudence.
**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association.  Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board as Certified Activities.
Some Courses Provided
Ethics for Healthcare Professionals
Required Courses
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 803-896-4655 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Drive
Columbia, SC  29211

South Carolina Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024

All physical therapists and assistants must earn 3.0 CEUs per biennium (30 contact hours), with at least 15 contact hours obtained through Certified Activities.

  • Three (3) contact hours must be completed in ethics, professionalism, and/or South Carolina Jurisprudence.

**CEUFast courses are approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Association.  Your state authorizes courses approved by another state board as Certified Activities.

Some Courses Provided
Can only provide 2 of the 3 contact hours for ethics, professionalism, and/or South Carolina Jurisprudence.
Required Courses
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Phone: 803-896-4655 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Drive
Columbia, SC  29211

South Carolina Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

South Carolina Requires
50 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Carolina requires
50 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The athletic trainer will submit the following with the biennial renewal application:
  • Proof of continuing education:
    • A course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) offered by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association or any other cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course approved by the Department
    • Two (2) Continuing Education courses approved by the Department in consultation with the Athletic Trainers’ Advisory Committee.  To complete this requirement,  ATs must participate in a designated professional seminar offered yearly by the South Carolina Athletic Trainers' Association (SCATA) at their annual conference.
  • Proof of current certification by the Board of Cerification, Inc. 
BOC requires Athletic Trainers to complete 50 CEUs within the 2-year reporting period.
Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast
  • 2 CUEs obtained at the state annual conference
Complete all South Carolina Required AT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 803-896-4500 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr
Columbia, SC  29201

South Carolina Occupational Therapist (OT)

South Carolina Requires
16 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
South Carolina requires
16 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
 All licenses are valid for a period of time not to exceed two years.  It is the Licensee's responsibility to renew the license on March fifteenth. A licensee must complete sixteen hours of continuing education per biennium.
Complete all South Carolina Required OT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 803-896-4683 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC  29210

South Carolina Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

South Carolina Requires
16 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
South Carolina requires
16 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2024
 All licenses are valid for a period of time not to exceed two years.  It is the Licensee's responsibility to renew the license on March fifteenth. A licensee must complete sixteen hours of continuing education per biennium.
Complete all South Carolina Required OTA CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant Reporting to CE Broker
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Phone: 803-896-4683 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia, SC  29210

South Carolina Respiratory Therapist (RT)

South Carolina Requires
30 Hours
Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Carolina requires
30 hours Every two years
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
You must have completed at least thirty (30) hours of continuing education.
Complete all South Carolina Required RT CEs
$39
  • Unlimited Certificates (1 Year)
  • Instant access to certificates
  • and much more ...
Start Today
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 803-896-4500 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 110 Centerview Dr
Columbia  29210

South Carolina Medical Assistant (MA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
CEs not required.
In South Carolina, medical assistants are not required to obtain licensure or certification from state organizations in order to work in the medical field.