South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor Continuing Education Requirements

South Carolina LPCs need 40 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.

✓ Verified against the board's published rules Last reviewed 2026-06-13

Total hours

Renewal cycle

24 mo

Required CE topics

These hours are part of the 40-hour total — not in addition to it.

Topic	Hours
Ethics or Law	6
Suicide Risk Assessment	1

Renewal cycle

Biennial cycle running Sept 1 → Aug 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal deadline is August 31 of odd years. Activities must fall within the 24-month reporting period. SC does NOT allow CE hours to be carried over between cycles.

Documentation to keep

dated certificate with ce hours
program or activity description

Track your South Carolina LPC CE automatically

CE Tracker applies these rules to your activities and shows what's left before renewal. Free during beta.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do South Carolina LPCs need?

South Carolina LPCs must complete 40 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.

What specific CE topics are required for South Carolina LPCs?

Within the 40-hour total, South Carolina requires: 6 hours of ethics or law; 1 hours of suicide risk assessment. The remaining hours may be general continuing education.

Where do these South Carolina LPC CE requirements come from?

These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-06-13.

Can I track my South Carolina LPC CE automatically?

Yes. CE Tracker applies these rules to your logged activities and shows exactly what you still need before renewal. Sign in with your email to start — it's free during beta.

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This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.