South Carolina respiratory therapy license requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

We have listed some of the most common questions and answers for South Carolina respiratory therapy continuing education below.

How many CEUs does South Carolina require for respiratory therapists?

30 hours every 2 years
License expires on 5/31 of odd years

Can I use this site to earn my continuing education hours?

Yes, courses are approved by AARC for CRCE credit, and the South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation accepts AARC-approved courses for CEUs for respiratory therapists.

Other Information

There is no limit to the number of continuing education hours that can be completed online.
First-time renewals are exempt from continuing education requirements.
For approved courses, course completions will be reported to CE Broker. You may also self-report to CE Broker. Our provider number for CE Broker is 50-30700.

Refer to your regulatory agency for the most current information about your continuing education requirements. For more information, visit the South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation website.
South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care

Approval Organizations

American Association for Respiratory Care

Courses on Continued Respiratory Therapy are approved by The American Association for Respiratory Care for Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE). Refer to individual courses for details regarding credits offered.

CE Broker

Continued Respiratory Therapy provider number for CE Broker is 50-30700.