South Carolina Optometrist CE Requirements
What South Carolina requires to renew your Optometrist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
40
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
December 31 statewide
Requirements
- Pharmacology or pathology — 16 hours
- Mandated health care programs (HIPAA, Medicare, Ethics/Jurisprudence — max) — 4 hours
- Controlled substances prescribing (if authorized)* — 2 hours
- General CE — 20 hours
* Items marked with an asterisk apply only in certain situations — for example to new licensees, specific roles, or one-time requirements. Check the official source below for which apply to you.
Important Information
Optometrists in South Carolina need to complete a total of 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including 16 hours of Pharmacology or pathology and four hours of Mandated health care programs (HIPAA, Medicare, Ethics/Jurisprudence — max); the rest can be general CE of your choosing. A few additional topics apply only in certain situations — see the asterisked items above.
Renewal periods in South Carolina run two years and end on December 31 for every licensee. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: SCLLR (llr.sc.gov)
- Source: scstatehouse.gov
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