South Carolina Substance Abuse Counselor CE Requirements

South Carolina Addiction Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.

Yes! South Carolina Addiction Counselors may earn 15 hours through CE4Less.

CE4Less is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and NAADAC for continuing education.

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South Carolina Addiction Counselor licenses must be renewed every two years by August 31st on odd years.

Each renewal South Carolina Addiction Counselors are required to complete:

• 6 hours in Ethics (See our courses in Ethics & Telemental Health and Ethics Boundary Issues)
• 1 hour in Suicide Assessment, Treatment, and Management Treatment
• 10 hours in Supervision (Supervisors only)

For more information, please contact the South Carolina Labor and Licensing Regulation, Counseling at (803) 896-4658, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see South Carolina rules and regulations relating to Addiction Counselor licensure and continuing education.