South Carolina
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South Carolina continuing education (CE) requirements:
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
CE Required: 24 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit if APA approved (Cat A)
License Expiration: 11/30, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: APA
Notes: Minimum 12 hrs from Cat A (formal education programs)
Date of Info: 5/28/2021
South Carolina psychologists can earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.
South Carolina Board of Examiners of Counseling & MFT
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 15 hours (informal)
License Expiration: 8/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: Board Approved Provider #193, NBCC
Notes: 25 hours must be formal (live face to face); supervisors need a minimum of 10 hours supervision, 5 of which are live.
Date of Info: 9/8/2021
South Carolina counselors can earn up to 15 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
South Carolina Board of Examiners in SLP/A
CE Required: 16 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 16
License Expiration: 3/31, every 2 years
National Accreditation Accepted: Board accepts ASHA
Notes: 1/2 of hours must pertain to clinical practice
Date of Info: 5/28/2021
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit if ASWB approved with posttest
License Expiration: 12/31, even years
National Accreditation Accepted: ASWB
Notes: 20 hours must be from SW source (author is a social worker)
Date of Info: 5/28/2021
South Carolina social workers can earn all 40 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
CE Required: 16 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: No limit (formal self-study with testing)
License Expiration: 3/15, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: AOTA
Notes: 8 hours must relate to direct patient care
Date of Info: 5/28/2021
South Carolina OTs can earn all 16 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the occupational therapy page of this website. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEU courses.
South Carolina Board of Examiners of Counseling & MFT
CE Required: 40 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed: 15 hours (informal)
License Expiration: 8/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: Board Approved Provider #193 ; NBCC
Notes: 25 hours must be formal (live face to face); supervisors required 10 hours supervision, 5 of which are live; Please refer to the board website regarding CE for multiple licenses.
Date of Info: 5/28/2021
South Carolina MFTs can earn up to 15 hours per renewal through online courses offered on the marriage & family therapy page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
South Carolina Panel for Dietetics
CE Required: Must maintain CDR registration of 75 hrs every 5 yrs
Online CE Allowed: No limit
License Expiration: 5/31, odd years
National Accreditation Accepted: CDR
Date of Info: 04/24/2023
South Carolina dietitians/nutritionists can earn all 75 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the nutrition & dietetics page of this website. Click here to view CDR-approved online CE courses.
