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South Carolina continuing education (CE) requirements:

Psychologists

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. 

 

Counselors

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.

 

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)

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


Social Workers

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.

 

Occupational Therapists (OTs)

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.

 

Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs)

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.

 

Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs)

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.