Physician Assistants · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota Physician Assistant CME Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- PA30 hours of post-graduate studies approved by the board every year; renewal on a fixed date set by the board.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Dakota PA CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours of post-graduate studies approved by the board
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On a fixed date set by the board
- Renewal fee
- $100
- Renew online
- my.sdbmoe.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Proof of current NCCPA certification documents compliance with the 30 hours.
Good to know. Annual renewal; the application must be filed with the board before May 1 each year (ARSD 20:52:01:09). Hours count over the preceding twelve months.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · SDCL 36-4A-31; ARSD 20:52:01:09, 20:52:01:11 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do physician assistants need in South Dakota?
30 hours of post-graduate studies approved by the board every year.
How do I verify a physician assistant license in South Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (sdbmoe.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for physician assistants in South Dakota?
Licenses renew on a fixed date set by the board (1 year cycle).