South Carolina Board of Nursing · CRNA

30 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what South Carolina Board of Nursing requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from SCBN~5 min read

Reviewed by Doug Doehrman, MD · Last reviewed May 11, 2026

Mandatory topics

South Carolina has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 30-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalGeneral CME[1]
30 hrs
Biennial

SC underlying RN/APRN biennial renewal allows demonstration of competency by ANY ONE of: (1) 30 contact hours of CE; (2) maintenance of national certification or recertification; (3) completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field; or (4) employer verification of competency.

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“Demonstration of competency for Endorsement applications and Biennial Renewal of an active license requires documented evidence of at least ONE of the following requirements during the licensure period/preceding two years: 1. completion of thirty contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board; OR 2. maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; OR 3. completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board; OR 4. verification of competency as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.”
S.C. Code § 40-33-40 (per SC BON Competency Criteria)See source [1] in Primary Sources
ConditionalGeneral CME[2]
Hrs vary

CRNAs must hold and maintain current NBCRNA national certification as a condition of SC APRN-CRNA licensure.

View detailsEditorial summary
SC follows the APRN Consensus Model. NBCRNA recertification simultaneously satisfies the underlying RN competency requirement (option 2 above).
S.C. Code § 40-33-20(19)See source [2] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, South Carolina Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
NBCRNA_CLASS_B
NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[3]
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours accepted toward SC RN/APRN CE.
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

No formal waivers or exemptions are published for South Carolina.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do South Carolina CRNAs need?
SC uses an option-based competency rule. Licensees demonstrate competency by completing any one of: 30 contact hours of CE, national certification/recertification, an academic program in nursing or a related field, or employer competency verification. CRNAs typically satisfy the rule via NBCRNA recertification (option 2), which also satisfies the APRN Consensus Model's national certification requirement. CE is tracked through CE Broker.
Does South Carolina require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. SC APRN-CRNA licensure requires current NBCRNA national certification, both at initial application and on a continuing basis under the Consensus Model.
Is South Carolina part of the APRN Compact?
No, SC has not enacted the APRN Compact as of April 2026. SC is, however, a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for the underlying RN license.
Where can I check my SC CRNA license renewal date?
Use the SC LLR license verification tool at https://verify.llronline.com/LicLookup/Nursing/Nursing.aspx or contact the Board at nurseboard@llr.sc.gov / (803) 896-4550.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. SC Board of Nursing — Competency Requirement Criteria
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
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    “Demonstration of competency for Endorsement applications and Biennial Renewal of an active license requires documented evidence of at least ONE of the following requirements during the licensure period/preceding two years: 1. completion of thirty contact hours from a continuing education provider recognized by the board; OR 2. maintenance of certification or re-certification by a national certifying body recognized by the board; OR 3. completion of an academic program of study in nursing or a related field recognized by the board; OR 4. verification of competency as evidenced by employer certification on a form approved by the Board.”S.C. Code § 40-33-40 (per SC BON Competency Criteria)
  2. S.C. Code § 40-33 — Nurse Practice Act
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
  3. NBCRNA — Continued Certification
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the South Carolina Board of Nursing, or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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