South Carolina CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (SC Dept of Health and Human Services; vendor Credentia)'s in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What South Carolina requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (SC Dept of Health and Human Services; vendor Credentia) |
No continuing-education or in-service hours are required to recertify. Eligibility is based on paid work: the aide must have performed nursing-related services for pay for at least 8 hours within the prior 24 months. If the aide works for a Medicaid-certified SC nursing home, the facility pays the recertification fee.
Full CNA renewal guide for South Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Carolina CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
South Carolina CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. No continuing-education or in-service hours are required to recertify. Eligibility is based on paid work: the aide must have performed nursing-related services for pay for at least 8 hours within the prior 24 months. If the aide works for a Medicaid-certified SC nursing home, the facility pays the recertification fee.
Do online CNA CE courses count in South Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (SC Dept of Health and Human Services; vendor Credentia). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Carolina CNA CE?
South Carolina generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (SC Dept of Health and Human Services; vendor Credentia).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Nurse Aide Registry (SC Dept of Health and Human Services; vendor Credentia). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.