South Dakota Physical Therapy CE

South Dakota Physical Therapy Continuing Education Requirements (Click Here):

South Dakota Physical Therapy License applicant (PTs & PTAs) to renew a license shall complete 15 continuing education hours in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in physical therapy.

Activities for continuing education requirements. Activities that qualify for credit toward completion of the continuing education requirement include programs sponsored or approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or other national or state physical therapy association, activities conducted by a hospital or related institution, and programs sponsored by a college or university. The educational activities must have significant intellectual or practical content dealing primarily with matters directly related to the practice of physical therapy or to the professional responsibility or ethical obligations of the participants.

Reporting continuing education. To demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements, each South Dakota Physical Therapy Licensees (physical therapist and physical therapist assistant) shall sign a statement to confirm completion of the required continuing education hours each year on the renewal application, and shall present proof of completion if requested by the board.

Waiver of continuing education requirements. The South Dakota Physical Therapy Board may excuse an applicant from the annual continuing education requirements if the applicant submits an affidavit to the board stating that the applicant was prevented from completing the requirements because of illness or undue hardship.