If you hold a South Carolina LPN license, the South Carolina Board of Nursing requires you to demonstrate continued competency during the two-year licensure period by one of: 30 contact hours of CE, national certification or recertification, completion of a recognized academic program, or employer certification of competency and practice hours. Below is the full breakdown of what counts and when it is due.
30 hours / 2 years
Thirty contact hours of CE is the standalone option.
Certification option
National certification or recertification also qualifies.
Academic / employer options
A recognized academic program or employer competency certification qualifies.
Biennial renewal
Licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years.
How South Carolina LPNs meet continued competency
South Carolina requires one of: 30 contact hours of CE, national certification/recertification, completion of a recognized academic program, or employer certification of competency and practice hours.
Mandated subject requirements
South Carolina does not mandate a specific CE subject for LPN renewal; the 30 hours (if used) are elective.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
South Carolina LPN licenses renew biennially and expire April 30 of even-numbered years; renewal opens February 1.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
South Carolina LPNs demonstrate continued competency during the two-year licensure period by one of: 30 contact hours of CE from a Board-recognized provider, maintenance/recertification by a national certifying body, completion of a recognized academic program, or employer certification of competency and practice hours. Licenses expire April 30 of even-numbered years.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Carolina Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: South Carolina Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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South Carolina LPN CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do South Carolina LPNs need?
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30 contact hours, if you use the CE option — certification, an academic program, or employer certification also qualify.
Are there mandated CE topics in South Carolina?
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No — the 30 hours are elective.
When do South Carolina LPN licenses renew?
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Every two years, expiring April 30 of even-numbered years.
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