If you hold a South Dakota physician assistant license, the Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners requires at least 30 hours of continuing education annually, or current NCCPA certification (which waives the 30-hour requirement). The Board accepts CME from any ACCME-accredited provider awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
30 hours / year
At least 30 CME hours annually, or current NCCPA certification.
NCCPA waiver
Current NCCPA certification waives the 30-hour annual requirement.
Category 1 credit
CME from ACCME-accredited providers awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
Annual renewal
South Dakota PA licenses renew annually.
How many CME hours South Dakota PAs need
South Dakota requires at least 30 hours of continuing education annually for physician assistants, or current NCCPA certification (which waives the 30-hour requirement).
Mandated subject requirements
South Dakota does not currently mandate specific CME subject areas for PA renewal; the 30 hours may be in any qualifying topic relevant to your practice.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
South Dakota PA licenses renew annually. Complete and document 30 hours each year, or maintain current NCCPA certification.
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Always confirm with your licensing board
The South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners requires PAs to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education annually, or to maintain current NCCPA certification (which waives the 30-hour requirement). The Board accepts CME from any ACCME-accredited provider awarding AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (per SDCL chapter 36-4A).
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners before relying on these figures.
Source: South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
PA Licensure Compact: enacted but not yet active. Enacted by enough states and a commission is standing up, but NOT yet issuing the compact privilege — PAs still license state-by-state.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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South Dakota Physician Assistant CME Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CME hours do South Dakota PAs need?
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At least 30 hours per year, or current NCCPA certification.
Does NCCPA certification satisfy South Dakota PA CME?
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Yes — current NCCPA certification waives the 30-hour annual requirement.
How often do South Dakota PA licenses renew?
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Annually.
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