South Carolina OT and OTA CEU requirements

What occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants need to renew a South Carolina license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

16 hoursfor occupational therapists

16 hoursfor OT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years; check the date on your licenselicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

You must also be certified and in good standing with NBCOT, or another board-approved certification program.
The board doesn't pre-approve courses; its regulations (Chapter 94) set the acceptable activities and limits.
Submit proof on the board's form. South Carolina uses CE Broker.

Official sources

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy: Continuing education

This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. If you also hold NBCOT certification, NBCOT has its own renewal requirements.

In-person courses open to OTs in South Carolina

7 upcoming courses in South Carolina list OTs in their audience (or come from providers whose courses are open to OTs). Check each course's approval for South Carolina with the provider.

November 2026

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 Vestibular Rehab & Balance Training $300 · 6 contact hrs · Columbia Summit Education· Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/HarbisonVestibular & Concussion Details and registration
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Vestibular Rehab & Balance Training $300 · 6 contact hrs · Charleston Summit Education· Hilton Garden Inn Charleston AirportVestibular & Concussion Details and registration

January 2027

Sat–Sun, Jan 23–24, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Live: Female $795 · Greenville ICE Physio· Onward Greenville – Lowndes Hill Rd.Pelvic Health Details and registration

February 2027

Fri, Feb 26, 2027 Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement $300 · 6 contact hrs · Greenville Summit EducationExtremity & Ortho Details and registration

March 2027

Sat–Sun, Mar 6–7, 2027 · 2 days Lumbar Spine: Manual Therapy Management $795 · Aiken ICE Physio· Raines Physical Therapy & PerformanceSpine & TMJ Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Mar 13–14, 2027 · 2 days Extremity Management $795 · Greenville ICE Physio· Onward Greenville – Lowndes Hill Rd.Extremity & Ortho Details and registration
Sat–Sun, Mar 27–28, 2027 · 2 days Pelvic Function Level 1 $695 · Charleston Herman & Wallace· Medical University of South Carolina College of Health ProfessionalsPelvic Health Details and registration

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Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do occupational therapists need in South Carolina?

16 hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do OTAs need in South Carolina?

16 hours, every 2 years.

When is the South Carolina OT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years; check the date on your license.

Are any courses or topics required for OTs in South Carolina?

No specific topics are required, as long as the courses meet the board's rules below.

Where can OTs take in-person courses in South Carolina?

7 in-person courses open to OTs are scheduled in South Carolina, in Greenville, Charleston, Columbia and Aiken. They're listed below with dates, prices and registration links.