South Dakota Physician Assistant (PA) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician assistant misses CE requirements in South Dakota, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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PA licenses renew annually with the renewal application filed before May 1. A lapsed license is reinstated for $125. The Board may deny issuance or renewal, or suspend, revoke, or impose other discipline for professional incompetence, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, violation of the chapter, or practicing beyond delegated authority.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: SD SB 102 (2025), amending SDCL 36-4A

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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