South Carolina LPN CE Courses (2026)
To renew your LPN license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Board of Nursing (within SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What South Carolina requires for LPN renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker |
| Governing body | South Carolina Board of Nursing (within SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) |
South Carolina does not mandate a flat CE-hour requirement; instead an LPN must demonstrate continued competency by satisfying ONE of four board-recognized options each biennium: (1) 30 contact hours of continuing education from a board-recognized provider; (2) maintaining or re-certifying with a board-recognized national certifying body; (3) completing an academic nursing or related-field program recognized by the board; or (4) employer verification of competency and practice hours on a board-approved form. No specific mandatory topics are required. The CE-hours pathway (30 contact hours) is the same figure published for both RN and LPN.
Full LPN renewal guide for South Carolina (deadlines, fees & CE) →
South Carolina LPN CE course providers
- Nurse.com CE
Accredited nursing CE for LPNs/LVNs, including state-mandated topic courses.
- Elite Learning — Nursing CE
State-specific LPN/LVN CE packages built around each state's renewal rules.
- CEUfast
ANCC-accredited unlimited-CE subscription accepted for LPNs in most states.
- Wild Iris Medical Education
Individual accredited nursing CE courses for LPNs/LVNs.
South Carolina LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in South Carolina?
South Carolina does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. South Carolina does not mandate a flat CE-hour requirement; instead an LPN must demonstrate continued competency by satisfying ONE of four board-recognized options each biennium: (1) 30 contact hours of continuing education from a board-recognized provider; (2) maintaining or re-certifying with a board-recognized national certifying body; (3) completing an academic nursing or related-field program recognized by the board; or (4) employer verification of competency and practice hours on a board-approved form. No specific mandatory topics are required. The CE-hours pathway (30 contact hours) is the same figure published for both RN and LPN.
Do online LPN CE courses count in South Carolina?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Nursing (within SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Carolina LPN CE?
South Carolina uses CE Broker to track LPN continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Nursing (within SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.