South Carolina ACLS certification online

This page explains the ACLS certification process in South Carolina, including accreditation with its different government agencies and how to complete your certification online or in-person.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in South Carolina through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

  • South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners for physicians accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • South Carolina Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our BLS, ADA COURSES because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
  • South Carolina Dept. of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
  • South Carolina Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES, AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because they specifically reviewed and approved the course .
  • South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners for podiatrists accepts our AMA COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
  • Sumter for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Lexington for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Lee for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Marion for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Marlboro for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Dillon for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Richland for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Newberry for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Chester for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Lancaster for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Orangeburg for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Barnwell for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Edgefield for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Aiken for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • York for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Hampton for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Williamsburg for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Darlington for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Georgetown for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Colleton for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Chesterfield for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Florence for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Berkeley for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Charleston for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Horry for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Abbeville for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Union for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Saluda for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Spartanburg for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Oconee for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • McCormick for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Jasper for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Calhoun for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Beaufort for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Anderson for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Dorchester for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Greenville for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.
  • Clarendon for those around blood and sharps accepts our because they specifically reviewed and approved the organization.

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South Carolina medical statistics

We have compared recent state health indicators of South Carolina residents to their regional counterparts and nationally. In the sections below, you will be able to find facts pertinent to those interested in taking a PALS, BLS, or ACLS course in South Carolina.

South Carolina Medical Statistics

How is South Carolina unique?

When comparing South Carolina to the other states in the Southeast, it is average when it comes to cardiovascular-related issues. South Carolina has a lower-than-average childhood obesity rate when contrasted with the other states in the Southeast, at 33.7%.

South Carolina does stand out in one category, however. It has the highest rate of adults with high cholesterol in not only the region but the entire country. The percentage of adults with high cholesterol is 41.8%. The national average is 37.81%.

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

South Carolina is a compact state. If you are moving to South Carolina or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for application by endorsement in order to use your license in South Carolina. General instructions are listed below.

  • Graduation from an approved nursing program and passing licensure exam results within three years of graduation

  • Proof of English language proficiency if your native language is not English. See the English Proficiency requirements (PDF)

  • Complete, notarized application with fees

  • $100 application fee

  • $110 if requesting temporary permit

  • 2x2 passport style photograph (recent)

  • Birth Certificate or passport. The Board does not accept hospital birth certificates

  • Proof of continuing competence

  • Proof of residence

  • Driver’s license

  • Voters Registration

  • State ID

  • Proof of lawful presence. See page 8 and 9 of the application.

  • Criminal background check with applicable fee made payable to MorphoTrust USA. See page 4 of application for information.

  • Verification of Original Licensure

  • submit verification form, or

  • Utilize Nursys if your original state participates in Nursys

Your license must be renewed every even numbered year on the 30th of April. License renewal cost is $75. Click here for more information.

Continuing competency

Continuing competency requirements are as follows:

  • 30 Contact hours from a Board recognized provider

  • Certification or recertification of a Board recognized national certifying organization

  • Completion of an academic, nursing or nursing related program. The program must be Board recognized

  • Your employer may verify your competency and the number of hours you have practiced

  • Verification must be on a Board approved form

Click to view the South Carolina nursing competency requirements (PDF) for more details.

To view other options, visit the North Carolina Board of Nursing continuing competency requirements.

Contact information

Web address: www.llr.state.sc.us/pol/nursing

Physical address

Synergy Business Park Kingstree Building 110 Centerview Drive, Suite 202 Columbia, SC 29210

Phone: 803.896.4550

Fax: 803.896.4515


FAQ

See the South Carolina Nursing FAQ for more information.

In-person training

Blended class Classroom
Format This is a personalized and adaptive class completed online with a computer. After the class you will schedule with an instructor to complete the hands-on portion of the class. This is a traditional classroom class with an instructor.
Course completion Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. Contact a Training Center in your area to sign up for an instructor-led class, see above
Time The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies around approximately 60 minutes, depending on your experience level. A full BLS provider course can take 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing.
Completion card BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years BLS provider course completion card, valid for two years

Nearby training sites

View our list of training centers and skill testers in SC.

Code One Charleston
4 Carriage Lane/ Charleston, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Code One Training Solutions, LLC
1595 Savannah Highway, Suite 4/ Charleston, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Rapid CPR SC
704 C OLD BARNWELL ROAD/ West Columbia, SC BLS ACLS PALS

CPR Works of Charleston
360 Concord St. Suite 203/ Charleston, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Lowcountry Regional EMS Council
237 Oakland Dr/ Walterboro, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Oconee Memorial Hospital
298 Memorial Dr/ Seneca, SC BLS ACLS PALS

V-Training Solutions
716 East Fairfield Road/ Greenville, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Lowcountry Regional EMS Council
1016 E Montague Ave/ North Charleston, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Professional Training Services
744 Broad St/ Sumter, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Greenville Technical College
216 S. Pleasantburg Dr., MS 5011/ Greenville, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Mid-Carolina AHEC
PO Box 2049 Attn: Julie Ghent/ Lancaster, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Tuomey Community Training Center
129 N Washington St Education Department/ Sumter, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Upstate EMS Council, Inc.
121 Interstate Blvd Unit 5B/ Greenville, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Midway Fire Department
112 Beaumont Dr/ Pawleys Island, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Medical University Hospital Authority CTC
326 Calhoun St Rm CM278CA, MSC 111/ Charleston, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Pee Dee Regional EMS
1314 W Darlington St/ Florence, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals
2709 Laurel Street/ Columbia, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Kadi Medical Services, LLC
348 Feaster Rd, Suite F Attn: Matthew Collom/ Greenville, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Horry County Fire & Rescue
2560 Main St Suite 1/ Conway, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Piedmont Medical Center
222 S Herlong Ave/ Rock Hill, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Spartanburg Community College
PO Box 4386/ Spartanburg, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Pee Dee Regional Community Training Center
1209 West Evans Street/ Florence, SC BLS ACLS PALS

Total 22 training sites in SC. Show all.

Pacific Medical Training course acceptance chart.

This list of AHA training centers is original research produced by Pacific Medical Training and is not authorized by any third party. By completing this form you are asking Pacific Medical Training to arrange a course and/or skills testing for you, preferably with this training center.

The American Heart Association name is owned by American Heart Association, Inc. Pacific Medical Training has no affiliation with American Heart Association.

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