Physician Assistants · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA100 CME credits every 2 years, including 1 h human trafficking (every 6 years), 4 h controlled substances prescribing; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 100CME credits
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Category 1 minimum
- 50
- Accepted credit
- Category 1 by AMA (ACCME), AOA (AOACCME), AAPA or another Board-approved organization; remaining 50 may be Category 1 or AMA-defined Category 2
- Audits & records
- Keep proof at least 3 years after renewal; the Board may run random audits.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingAll PAs: Board-approved course before Jan 1, 2028 (licensed before 2026) or within 2 years of initial licensure, then every 6 years (S.C. Code §40-47-953) | 1 | every 6 years |
| Controlled substances prescribingPAs with controlled substance prescriptive authority: prescribing and monitoring Schedule II-IV drugs every two years (S.C. Code §40-47-965(B)(2)) | 4 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Current NCCPA certification establishes compliance, except the controlled substance prescribing hours (and the human trafficking course).
Good to know. PA license renews biennially (S.C. Code §40-47-1010); renewal fee capped by statute at $150. LLR site timed out, so facts are from the Code of Regulations and the S.C. Code.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code Regs. 81-120; S.C. Code §§ 40-47-953, 40-47-965 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
Which CE courses count for physician assistants in South Carolina?
Category 1 by AMA (ACCME), AOA (AOACCME), AAPA or another Board-approved organization; remaining 50 may be Category 1 or AMA-defined Category 2.
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in South Carolina?
100 CME credits every 2 years, at least 50 of them Category 1.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in South Carolina?
Use the license lookup of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (SC LLR) (llr.sc.gov/med); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How do physician assistants report CE in South Carolina?
By attesting on the renewal application; keep certificates in case of an audit.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in South Carolina?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).