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South Dakota Continuing Education Requirements

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South Dakota Registered Nurse (RN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
CEs not required.
CEUs are not required for nursing licensure.

South Dakota does have a minimum practice requirement: the nurse must provide verification of employment in nursing for a minimum of 140 hours in any 12-month period during the previous 6 years, or total accumulation of 480 hours during the previous 6 years. If the nurse cannot provide such verification, an RN or LPN Refresher Course consisting of an 80-hour self-study theoretical portion and 80 hours of supervised clinical practice which meets Board of Nursing standards must be completed.  A Limited License must be obtained by all students enrolled in a refresher course prior to the start of clinical practice experience. Upon successful completion of the course and payment of required fees, the nursing license may be renewed or reactivated.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-362-2760 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 4305 South Louise Ave. Suite 201
Sioux Falls, SD  57106-3115

South Dakota Midwife (MW)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
CEs not required.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-743-4451 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Address: 27705 460th Avenue
Chancellor  57015

South Dakota Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
CEs not required.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-743-4451 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Address: 27705 460th Avenue
Chancellor  57015

South Dakota Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
CEs not required.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-743-4451 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Address: 27705 460th Avenue
Chancellor  57015

South Dakota Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
CEs not required.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-743-4451 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Address: 27705 460th Avenue
Chancellor  57015

South Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

South Dakota Requires
12 Hours
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Dakota requires
12 hours
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
CEUfast Meets All Requirements
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
  • A minimum of 12 hours of training per year as required in 44:74:02:02(4), and
  • A minimum of 12 hours of employment as a nurse aide for monetary compensation during the preceding 24 months.
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South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-743-4451 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Address: 27705 460th Avenue
Chancellor  57015

South Dakota Medication Nursing Assistant

ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2021
CEs not required.
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Phone: 605-743-4451 Fax: 605-362-2768 Website: Visit Site Address: 27705 460th Avenue
Chancellor  57015

South Dakota Physical Therapist (PT)

South Dakota Requires
15 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Dakota requires
15 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistant license expires annually on the first day of January. An applicant to renew a license shall complete 15 continuing education hours in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in physical therapy.
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SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Phone: 605-367-7781 Fax: 605-367-7786 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301
Chancellor  57104

South Dakota Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

South Dakota Requires
15 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Dakota requires
15 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistant license expires annually on the first day of January. An applicant to renew a license shall complete 15 continuing education hours in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in physical therapy.
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SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Phone: 605-367-7781 Fax: 605-367-7786 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301
Chancellor  57104

South Dakota Occupational Therapist (OT)

South Dakota Requires
12 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
Instant Reporting to
South Dakota requires
12 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Instant Reporting to CE Broker
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

An Occupational Therapy license expires annually on the first day of January. An applicant to renew a license shall complete 12 continuing competency points in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in occupational therapy and practice.

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SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Phone: 605-367-7781 Fax: 605-367-7786 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301
Chancellor  57104

South Dakota Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

South Dakota Requires
12 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Dakota requires
12 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2022

An Occupational Therapy Assistant license expires annually on the first day of January. An applicant to renew a license shall complete 12 continuing competency points in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in occupational therapy and practice.

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SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Phone: 605-367-7781 Fax: 605-367-7786 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301
Chancellor  57104

South Dakota Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

South Dakota Requires
25 Hours
Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider
#P0274
South Dakota requires
25 hours Every year
ANCC
Approved Provider #P0274
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
All Athletic Trainers' licenses will expire on the first day of July. A license may be renewed every year.  An applicant for renewal must obtain 25 hours of continuing education annually or maintain certification by the Board of Certification.
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SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Phone: 605-367-7781 Fax: 605-367-7786 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: 101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301
Chancellor  57104