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South Carolina EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in South Carolina for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) EMS and Trauma Section.

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR164 years
EMT404 years
AEMT504 years
Paramedic604 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

NCCP national topics (e.g., airway, trauma, medical incl. opioids, operations); annual blood-borne pathogens; no state-specific beyond NCCP/LCCR

Accepted CE Providers

DPH approved CEPs; CAPCE/CECBEMS accepted

Important Notes

Skills competency verification by medical director every 2 years; didactic exam; BLS (all), ACLS (Paramedic); criminal background check; CEP instructor quals; records retention EMR hours not specified by state; using NREMT estimate.

Special State Requirements

Skills competency verification by medical director every 2 years; didactic exam; BLS (all), ACLS (Paramedic); criminal background check; CEP instructor quals; records retention

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for South Carolina

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

16 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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EMT

40 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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AEMT

50 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

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Paramedic

60 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

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BLS scope: 80 courses / 76.5 hrs. ALL scope: 173 courses / 167.5 hrs.

Axene Course Library

59

Medical

~58 hrs

39

Trauma

~39 hrs

37

Operations

~35 hrs

20

Cardiology

~19 hrs

18

Airway

~18 hrs

Universal Mandates (All States)

10% Pediatric Content (NCCP)

Varies by level

7001 Pediatric Respiratory A&P7002 Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies7003 Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Covered

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) EMS and Trauma Section

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

South Carolina EMS providers renew every 4 years. Required CE hours: EMR: 16 hours EMT: 40 hours AEMT: 50 hours Paramedic: 60 hours
Yes. South Carolina accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
Required for initial certification only. Not needed for renewal.
NCCP National: Airway/Respiration/Ventilation, Cardiovascular, Trauma, Medical, Operations; Local and Individual flexible EMS topics

Axene Continuing Education, LLC offers CEUs for EMS providers in most states. Continuing education requirements vary by state and may change. Users are responsible for verifying requirements with their agency and/or state EMS office, including whether specific courses are required for the local/state NREMT component. Where specific education is not mandated, required hours are considered flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care. We do our best to keep information current — please check with your state EMS representative for the most up-to-date recertification information.

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