What CE categories are required for optometrists in South Dakota?

Ocular disease (per year) — DPA/TPA-certified optometrists must complete 5 hours annually in ocular disease; counts toward the 45-hour total: 5 hours; Maximum 8 hours: Practice management: 8 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

South Dakota Optometry (OD) CE category requirements

How the 45 CE hours every 3 years breaks down by category for optometrists in South Dakota, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Ocular disease (per year) — DPA/TPA-certified optometrists must complete 5 hours annually in ocular disease; counts toward the 45-hour total

Maximum 8 hours: Practice management

SDCL 36-7-20.1/.2 and ARSD 20:50:08:02.03. Licensees submit course attendance information when renewing; board may waive requirements for illness or undue hardship.

Official source: South Dakota Department of Health, Board of Examiners in Optometry - Continuing Education Requirements

Full requirements: South Dakota Optometry (OD) CE requirements
When it's due: South Dakota Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
What it costs: South Dakota Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: South Dakota Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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