Source-Verified Data

South Carolina Veterinary
CE Requirements

South Carolina requires 30 hours of CE every 2 years (llr.sc.gov). 2 hrs controlled substances CE (if DEA registered). 15 hrs online allowed since 2024. CE Broker is official tracking system.

Verified Feb 18, 2026 llr.sc.gov ↗

Requirements change; always confirm with the board. We cite primary sources and show last verification date.

30 hours every 2 yrs
30
Total Hours
1
2yr
Cycle
Unlimited
Live Interactive
—
Self-Study Cap

Delivery Methods

Unlimited
Unlimited

In-person CE unrestricted

Max 15 hours (since 2024)
Max 15 hrs

Online CE cap increased in 2024

Mandatory Topics

Controlled Substances Prescribing/Monitoring — 2 hrs / per biennial cycle (DEA registrants) ↗

What Counts as CE in South Carolina

Accepted Formats
  • ✓ Live lectures, conferences, wet labs
  • ✓ Live interactive webinars
  • ✓ RACE-approved online courses
Rules & Policies
  • ✗ No carryover — excess hours don't roll over
  • ✓ RACE accepted — Vet On It is Provider #50-29055

Compare with Other States

StateHoursCycleCarryoverStatus
South Carolina302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Georgia302 yearsNo✓ Verified
North Carolina201 yearsNo✓ Verified
Alaska302 yearsNo✓ Verified
Florida302 yearsNo✓ Verified

Sources & Citations

  1. 1
    "30 hours every 2 years" — Clinician's Brief / SC Board View source ↗
  2. 2
    30 hours every 2 years — SC Code §40-69-255 View source ↗
  3. 3
    "Beginning in 2024, 15 hours may be obtained online" — Clinician's Brief / SC Board View source ↗
  4. 4
    "complete at least two hours of continuing education every two years related to approved procedures of prescribing and monitoring controlled substances" — SC Code §40-69-255 View source ↗
Data compiled by Vet On It CE (RACE Provider #50-29055). Verified against primary South Carolina regulatory sources on Feb 18, 2026. This page is for informational purposes only. Always confirm with the llr.sc.gov.

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APA:
Vet On It CE. (2026). South Carolina veterinary CE requirements. Vet On It CE Requirements. https://vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/south-carolina/
MLA:
"South Carolina Veterinary CE Requirements." Vet On It CE Requirements, Vet On It CE, 2026, vetonitce.org/ce-requirements/south-carolina/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are South Carolina's veterinary CE requirements?
South Carolina requires 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years. Mandatory topics: Controlled Substances Prescribing/Monitoring (2 hrs). 2 hrs controlled substances CE (if DEA registered). 15 hrs online allowed since 2024. CE Broker is official tracking system.
Does South Carolina accept online CE for veterinarians?
Beginning in 2024, 15 of 30 hours may be obtained online. Controlled substances CE (2hrs) required for vets with DEA registration/prescribing authority.
What mandatory CE topics does South Carolina require?
South Carolina requires: Controlled Substances Prescribing/Monitoring (2 hrs, per biennial cycle (DEA registrants)).
Does South Carolina allow CE hour carryover?
No. South Carolina does not allow carryover. Excess hours earned in one cycle are lost.

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