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Speech-language pathology CE requirements in South Carolina: what SLPs need to renew
South Carolina needs 16 hours (1.6 CEUs) every two years. For the 2027 renewal, finish them by March 31, 2027 and log them in CE Broker. Our Regulation 115-6 summary is below.
These are the speech-language pathology CE South Carolina rules for renewing your license, from the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and other official state sources. Below are free courses you can use.
Last checked Nov 4, 2026.
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This page is our summary of South Carolina's rules. Text in quotation marks is the exact wording of S.C. Code section 40-67, Regulation 115-6 or the SC LLR renewal page.
The hours are in S.C. Code section 40-67-260(A). You need "sixteen hours of approved continuing education or 1.6 continuing education units (CEUs) during each license period." ASHA counts 0.1 CEU as 1 hour, so 1.6 ASHA CEUs covers all 16 hours.
Licenses renew every two years. Section 40-67-270(A) says a license "must be renewed biennially and expire on March 31 of the second year." The board's renewal page says: "The biennial reporting period for the 2027 renewal is April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2027." It lists Jan 20, 2027 as the estimated date renewals open.
Log your hours in CE Broker. The board's renewal page says licensees "are required to submit their continuing education hours to CE Broker prior to renewing." Don't mail certificates to the board office. The page says the CE Broker account is free.
At least half has to be clinical. Regulation 115-6(B) says: "At least one-half of the continuing education requirement must pertain to clinical practice in the area of licensure." For 16 hours, that's 8.
Regulation 115-6(A)(1) accepts "Courses offered by an American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) or American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Continuing Education Sponsor." Ask the board if you're unsure your course qualifies. The rule also accepts courses from groups it names, such as SCSHA and NBASLH. Graduate courses within your scope of practice count at 15 hours per semester hour.
Online courses count. Regulation 115-6(D) says: "Continuing education requirements may be met by online or electronic courses."
Independent study is capped at 2 hours. Reading journal articles or reviewing case files on your own counts only if the board approved your plan 60 days before you start (115-6(C)).
Keep your proof for 4 years. You attest at renewal that you finished your hours, and the board can audit you. If an audit finds hours that don't meet the rules, you get 60 days to fix them. After that the license lapses (115-6(G)).
Missed March 31? Section 40-67-270(C) says a license not renewed by March 31 is invalid. You can still reinstate it with a renewal application postmarked before May 1, plus the renewal and reinstatement fees.
We read S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 67 and Regulation Chapter 115 on the South Carolina Legislature site, and the board's renewal page on the SC LLR site, on Nov 4, 2026.
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5 courses. Checked as listed. Offers change, so confirm on the course page before you start.
Regulation 115-6(A)(1) accepts courses offered by an "ASHA ... Continuing Education Sponsor." Every course below was listed for ASHA CEUs when we checked it. Ask the board if you're unsure a course qualifies, and keep the rule that half your hours be clinical.
ASHA counts hours and CEUs. 1 hour is 0.1 CEU, so ASHA’s 30 hours is 3.0 CEUs. South Carolina’s rules above are in hours. Those are the ones that apply to your license.
About ableU rows. ableU courses are free to take. For ASHA reporting, see ableU's FAQ.
| Course | Provider | Length | Credit | Price | Topic match | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diverse and Ethical Representation in AACCovers AAC, plus bilingual and culturally responsive practice. On demand from ableU (AbleNet).ableU note aboveSuggested: ethics | ableU (AbleNet) | 1 hr | 0.1 CEU | Free | Ethics | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Bilingual AAC at HomeCovers AAC, plus bilingual and culturally responsive practice. On demand from ableU (AbleNet).ableU note aboveSuggested: Content Area 2 | ableU (AbleNet) | 1 hr | 0.1 CEU | Free | Cultural responsiveness | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Supervision in SLP: How to Deal with Challenging PersonalitiesOpen Access course. Certificate included. | Lavi Institute | 2 hr | 0.2 CEU | Free | Supervision | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Feeding and Swallowing in the SchoolsCovers feeding and swallowing, plus school-based practice. On demand from ableU (AbleNet).ableU note above | ableU (AbleNet) | 1 hr | 0.1 CEU | Free | No specific topic | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Making the Shift: Prioritizing Communication in Stuttering TherapyCovers fluency. On demand from ableU (AbleNet).ableU note above | ableU (AbleNet) | 1 hr | 0.1 CEU | Free | No specific topic | Oct 19, 2026 |
Rows marked Suggested are our read of the course page or ASHA's course listing. By topic means only the topic matches ASHA's list. You decide if a course fits a content area. See ASHA's content areas.
ASHA is separate
Your license and your ASHA CCC have separate rules. ASHA wants 30 hours every 3 years, including 1 hour in ethics and 2 hours in cultural responsiveness, self-reflection or collaboration. Here's how ASHA maintenance works.
Dec 31 renewal checklist
Is your ASHA interval ending Dec 31, 2026?
- 30 professional development hours in your 3-year interval. That is 3.0 ASHA CEUs.
- 1 hour in ethics. 12 free ethics courses on our list.
- 2 hours in cultural responsiveness, self-reflection or collaboration (ASHA's Content Area 2). 28 free courses with a topic match on our list.
- Your Compliance Form by Dec 31. If all 30 hours are on the ASHA CE Registry, it is sent for you. ASHA on the form.
- Your South Carolina license has its own hours and deadline. They are at the top of this page.
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When are South Carolina SLP CE hours due?
By the end of your license period. For the March 31, 2027 renewal, your 16 hours have to fall between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2027, per the board's renewal page.
Is ethics required in South Carolina?
No. Regulation 115-6 doesn't name a required topic, including ethics. At least half of your hours have to be in clinical practice.
Do ASHA courses count in South Carolina?
Regulation 115-6(A)(1) accepts courses offered by an "ASHA ... Continuing Education Sponsor." Ask the board if you're unsure your course qualifies.
Can online courses count?
Yes. Regulation 115-6(D) says online or electronic courses can meet the requirement.
How do I report my hours?
In CE Broker, before you renew. The board's renewal page says not to send CE documents to the board office.
Sources
- S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 67
- Regulation Chapter 115, continuing education
- SC LLR board: license renewal
- ASHA maintaining your certification
Courses checked Oct 19 to 21, 2026. South Carolina rules checked Nov 4, 2026. ASHA rules checked Oct 19, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with ASHA or your board before you count on anything here.