South Carolina license renewal and CE requirements
Renewal cycle, continuing education hours, and mandated topics for each healthcare license type in South Carolina, read from the state board and dated. 13 of 27 license types are verified so far.
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Requirements by license type
Units differ by profession: contact hours, CME credits, and CEUs are not interchangeable.
| License | Renewal | CE per cycle | Mandated topics | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Continuing education in pharmacotherapeutics; Prescribing controlled substances | September 8, 2026 |
| Osteopathic Physician (DO) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Prescribing and monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician (MD) | Two-year | 40 CME credits | Prescribing and monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV | September 7, 2026 |
| Physician Assistant | Two-year | 100 CME credits | Approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances listed in Schedules II, III, and IV | September 8, 2026 |
| Registered Nurse | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 7, 2026 |
| Certified Nurse-Midwife | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Continuing education in pharmacotherapeutics; Prescribing controlled substances | September 10, 2026 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | None listed | September 8, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist | Two-year | 16 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | Two-year | 16 contact hours | None listed | September 9, 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Annual | 15 contact hours | Approved procedures for monitoring controlled substances in Schedules II, III, and IV; Drug therapy or patient management; Administration of vaccinations; Hormonal contraceptives, Pharmacy Access Protocol | September 10, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics, professionalism, and/or South Carolina jurisprudence | September 7, 2026 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | Two-year | 30 contact hours | Ethics, professionalism, and/or South Carolina jurisprudence | September 8, 2026 |
Coming soon for South Carolina
These license types are coming soon. We publish a combination only after reading the board's own rule, so nothing is estimated here.
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Radiologic Technologist
- Registered Dietitian
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Optometrist
- Chiropractor
- Podiatrist
- Paramedic
Read from state board pages, statutes, and administrative rules. Requirements change through legislative sessions, so confirm with the board before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.