Search

Looking for DC, CA, L.Ac/DOM, DPM, Vet/VT, or ND? Tap Here

Looking for ChiroCredit? Click Here

Looking for another profession? Click Here

South Carolina

OnlineCE is dedicated to providing high-quality, online continuing education courses for professionals in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, and athletic training. It is our mission to offer courses that meet the various standards set by the state and national agencies associated with each profession. Though we strive to keep this information up-to-date and accurate, we recommend that you verify all requirements with your state board.

Please see below for information on state requirements associated with your profession. Or to see OnlineCE’s accreditation mission statement, click here.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

State Requirements

  • Requires 2 courses of CE annually
  • CPR by American Red Cross or American Heart Association and attendance at a professional seminar offered each year by the SC Athletic Trainer’s Association

BOC Requirements

  • 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
  • The BOC accepts 50 hours of OnlineCE.com courses. OnlineCE.com is a BOC Approved Provider #P3289

Continuing Education Requirements of The Board of Certification

The National Athletic Trainer’s Association Board of Certification (BOC) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Athletic Trainers (AT). To maintain current AT certification, individuals must meet BOC continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of fifty (50) hours of CE is required every two (2) years. Athletic Trainers can earn 50 hours of CE through Category A, or courses provided by BOC Approved Providers. Although CEUs are no longer awarded for emergency cardiac care (ECC) certification, ATs need to be current with the ECC requirements throughout the reporting period.

State of South Carolina Athletic Trainer Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina Athletic Trainer Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. South Carolina Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, South Carolina Athletic Trainer licensees are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the South Carolina Athletic Trainer continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for South Carolina Athletic Trainer . The online courses enhance the knowledge base of the South Carolina Athletic Trainer. Free 1 hour of online continuing education course for new South Carolina Athletic Trainers who register with www.OnlineCE.com

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

State Requirements

  • 12 hours of CE due by June 30 of even years (South Carolina Accepts 12 hours of Massage Therapy online courses)

NCBTMB Requirements

  • 24 Hours of CE’s
  • 3 CE Hours must be in Ethics – Every two years

State of South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. South Carolina continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, South Carolina Massage Therapy licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the South Carolina continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for South Carolina Massage Therapists (MT). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of Massage Therapists to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour NCBTMB approved online home study CE credit course for new South Carolina Massage Therapy registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Massage Therapists. Massage Therapists must renew their board certification every 2 years. During that 2-year period, Massage Therapists are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education. Twenty-one (21) hours of CE must be from Approved Providers and three (3) of the 24 hours must be in Ethics. Candidates must also pass a criminal background check (performed by NCBTMB). There is a limit of 4 hours allowed in self-care coursework.

Occupational Therapist

State Requirements

  • 16 hours of CE due biennially (South Carolina Accepts 16 hours of online courses)
  • Of the 16 hours, 8 must be related to direct patient care. The remaining 8 hours may be in any area directly related to health care, subject to Board approval, including, but not limited to supervision, education, documentation, quality assurance, and administration
  • Licensee must comply with NBCOT requirements for CE’s and be in good standing with NBCOT
  • South Carolina Automatically accepts courses from AOTA Approved Providers

NBCOT Requirements

  • 36 Hours of CE – Every 3 years. The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses
  • OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. HTCC Accepts OnlineCE courses.

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

 

State of South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. South Carolina continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, South Carolina OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the South Carolina continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for South Carolina Occupational Therapists (OT) and South Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new South Carolina Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

The BOC sets the national standards for certification and through our list of BOC Approved Providers, we offer tools to maintain your continuing education (CE). CE requirements are intended to promote continued competence, development of current knowledge and skills and enhancement of professional skills and judgment. They must focus on increasing knowledge, skills and abilities related to the practice of athletic training. CE programs must also be intended for credentialed health care providers and wellness professionals.

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Occupational therapy assistants

State Requirements

  • 16 hours of CE biennially (South Carolina Accepts 16 hours of online courses)
  • Of the 16 hours, 8 must be related to direct patient care.
  • The remaining 8 hours may be in any area directly related to health care, subject to Board approval, including, but not limited to supervision, education, documentation, quality assurance, and administration.
  • Licensee must comply with NBCOT requirements for CE’s and be in good standing with NBCOT.

NBCOT Requirements

  • 36 Hours of continuing education every 3 years.
  • The NBCOT accepts 36 hours of OnlineCE courses. OnlineCE is an approved provider of the AOTA # 4023

Continuing Education Requirements by NBCOT

The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is the national governing body responsible for credentialing Occupational Therapists (OTR) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). In order to maintain current certification as an OTR or OTA, therapists must meet all NBCOT continuing education (CE) requirements. A total of thirty-six (36) professional development units during a three year cycle are required. A maximum of 36 hours can be obtained through OnlineCE.com Online Continuing Education Courses.

State of South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. South Carolina continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, South Carolina OT/OTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the South Carolina continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for South Carolina Occupational Therapists (OT) and South Carolina Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of OT/OTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour AOTA approved online home study CE credit course for new South Carolina Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

OnlineCE is an AOTA-Approved provider of continuing education. As such, OnlineCE is committed to providing high quality and relevant education for occupational therapy practitioners. Please note that, while OnlineCE is AOTA Approved, the AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapist

State Requirements

  • 30 hours of CE biennially (South Carolina Accepts 15 hours of online courses)

Continuing Education Requirements for Certified Hand Therapists:

The Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) is the governing body that is responsible for credentialing certified hand therapists (CHT). In order to maintain the CHT credential, a CHT must accumulate a minimum of 80 contact hours of professional development activities during their five-year accrual period. Professional development hours may be earned in seven different categories. OnlineCE.com offers courses in 3 Categories: A, B and C.

Category A – Formal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, 3 hours or more in length. All 80 hours can be earned in this category. 

Category B – Informal Courses in Upper Extremity Therapy, less than 3 hours in length. Maximum accepted: 30 hours per 5-year accrual cycle. 

Category C – Formal Courses with General Clinical OT or PT content. Maximum accepted: 20 hours per 5-year accrual cycle.

State of South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. South Carolina continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, South Carolina PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the South Carolina continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for South Carolina Physical Therapists (PT) and South Carolina Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new South Carolina Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

physical therapy assistants

State Requirements

  • 30 hours of CE biennially (South Carolina Accepts 15 hours of online courses)

State of South Carolina Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina Continuing Education requirements posted on this page are based upon the most up to date information available. South Carolina continuing education requirements are subject to change and therefore, South Carolina PT/PTA licensee’s are ultimately responsible for being up to date with the South Carolina continuing education requirements.

Continuing education courses offered on OnlineCE.com provide Online CEU for South Carolina Physical Therapists (PT) and South Carolina Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA). The online courses enhance the knowledge bases of PT/PTA to enhance clinical therapy practice. Free 1 hour online home study CE credit course for new South Carolina Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant registered users at www.OnlineCE.com

View More State Information​

Close

UNLOCK
15% OFF YOUR
PURCHASE

Sign up to OnlineCE’s newsletter
to get exclusive discounts on
courses, study tools, and more!