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LMHC Continuing Education Requirements in South Carolina (2026)

South Carolina Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) must complete 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years under rules set by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Within that total, one mandate reserves hours for specific topics — the table below shows each one.

RequirementHoursHow often
General CE — South Carolinawaived first renewal40Every renewal
Ethics — South Carolinawaived first renewal6Every renewal

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Informational summary, not legal advice. Requirements change — always confirm against your board's current rules before relying on them for renewal.