• Disbursement Request for Contribution Distribution (.xlsx)
• Contribution Expenditure Report (.xlsx)

For additional information, please contact Andrew Whitmire: whitmiar@dph.sc.gov, (803) 898-7210.

Updated: June 2, 2026

The Certificate of Need Program administers a regulatory regime known as the State Certification of Need and Health Facility Licensure Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") that is set forth in S.C. Code Sections 44-7-110 to 44-7-230. 

The purpose of the Act is to promote cost containment, prevent unnecessary duplication of health care facilities and services, guide the establishment of health facilities and services which will best serve public need and ensure high quality services are provided in health facilities in this State.

EMT-Basic candidates who successfully complete a South Carolina-approved EMT-Basic course that uses the 1994 DOT EMT-Basic curriculum; successfully pass the National Registry EMT-Basic (i.e. the State of S.C. basic written and practical examinations); and receive subsequent South Carolina certification as an EMT-Basic, are authorized to perform the following skilled activities (all skills can be used on adult, child and infant patients unless otherwise stated):

Updated: June 1, 2026

This information is for laboratories operating in the state of South Carolina only. If you are a laboratory operating in a state other than South Carolina, please contact the CLIA program in your state.

CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program oversees laboratories that test human specimens for diagnostic purposes. These include hospital laboratories, stand-alone diagnostic labs, and doctors' offices.

Need Financial Help for Your Child with Special Health Care Needs?

DPH provides some financial assistance to help children with special health care needs, including payment for medical services, supplies, equipment, and prescription medications.

Your child or family member may be eligible to receive financial assistance through DPH programs if they:

First Sound

South Carolina operates an early hearing detection and intervention program called First Sound.

Updated: Apr. 21, 2026

How Long Has DPH Done this Testing?

Testing for phenylketonuria (PKU) began in 1965. A 1976 law made testing mandatory unless parents had religious objections. The other tests were recommended by the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee and approved by the agency.

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