S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-915: Application of article.

This article does not apply to a person:

(1) who is employed as a PA by the United States Government, where such services are provided solely under the direction or control of the United States Government;

(2) pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate to practice as a physician assistant in a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, or its successor agency, provided, however, the person must be clearly identified by a badge or other adornment with that person's name and the words "Physician Assistant Student" clearly legible. The badge or adornment must be at least one inch by three inches in size.