South Carolina Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in South Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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PA renewal period is October 1-December 31 of the renewal year; after December 31 the license is lapsed and practice is not allowed. Late renewal (January 1-December 31 of the following year) requires the additional late fee; after that a reactivation application is required. (Source updated from the 2021-2023 form to the 2023-2025 PA late renewal application; no 2025-2027 PA late-renewal form was located, so cycle-specific dates should not be presented as current.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

A random audit is conducted at the end of the renewal period requiring proof of CME documentation. PAs may submit CME hours to CE Broker prior to renewing. (SC Board of Medical Examiners, PA renewal materials)

Official source: SC Board of Medical Examiners -- 2023-2025 PA Late Renewal Application (llr.sc.gov)

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