South Dakota ACLS certification online

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses

The official place to buy Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses is this acls.net website.

Pacific Medical Training brand ACLS/PALS/BLS courses are accepted in South Dakota through the following accreditation bodies and agencies:

• South Dakota Board of Nursing for nurses accepts our ANCC COURSES because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
• South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners for physicians accepts our EVERY COURSE because there are no specific requirements or restrictions.
• South Dakota State Board of Dentistry for dental professionals accepts our CPR because our course satisfies their rules.
• South Dakota Dept. of Social Services, Child Care Services for child care providers accepts our CPR, First Aid because our course satisfies their rules.
• South Dakota Board of Pharmacy for pharmacists accepts our ACPE COURSES because our course satisfies their rules.
• for body artists accepts our BBP, CPR because our course satisfies their rules.

South Dakota medical statistics

Welcome to the home for South Dakota ACLS, PALS and BLS related medical statistics. Read below to learn about some of the unique challenges that South Dakota faces with cardiovascular related issues.

How is South Dakota unique?

South Dakota is a healthy state compared to the other states in the Midwest and is a leader in a few categories. The diabetes rate in South Dakota is the best in the Midwest. Only six point nine (6.9%) of the adult population suffers from diabetes. This is significantly better than the regional average of eight point three two percent (8.32%).

Next, South Dakota has second lowest rate of smoking adults when compared to the other regions in the Midwestern United States. Fifteen point four percent (15.4%) of the adult population in South Dakota are smokers. Only eleven and a half percent (11.5%) of the residents of South Dakota report that they are in poor to fair health. This is much better than the regional average of thirteen point seven percent (13.7%).

RN license transfer, renewal & continuing ed

Each state needs a competent medical workforce to meet the needs of its citizens. However, the requirements for some health care professions are not the same in each state. That is why it is important to find out what is required of you as a future or current registered nurse before moving across state lines. Contact information is located at the bottom of this page.

Endorsements

South Dakota is a compact state. If you are moving to South Dakota or claiming it as your primary state of residence, you will need to apply for application by endorsement in order to use your license in South Dakota. General instructions are listed below.

• Completed online application and fee of $100, You can also apply for a temporary permit for an additional $25 fee.

• Official transcripts must be sent to the Board of Nursing

• Criminal background check

• Verification of employment verifying either

• 140 hours practiced as an RN in the last 12 months, or

• 480 hours in the last six years

• You must have your current or previous employer fill out the Employment Verification Form and return it to the South Dakota Board of Nursing.

• Verification of original licensure

• You may verify your licensure using Nursys website if your original state of licensure participates in the site

• If your state does not participate in the Nursys Verification system you can download the Verification of Licensure Form. Check with your state for applicable fees.

You may renew your license online for a fee of $90. You must verify that you have worked either 140 hours in the last 12 months or 480 hours in the last six years as a registered nurse.

South Dakota does not have a continuing education requirement for renewal. If you cannot demonstrate the minimum work requirement, then you will have to take an 80 hour refresher course.

Visit the South Dakota nurse licensure and renewal page for details. Foreign educated nurses can find more information in the International RN/LPN Endorsement PDF.

Contact information

South Dakota Board of Nursing

Address

4305 South Louise Ave., Suite 201 Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Phone: 605.362.2760

Fax: 605.362.2768

FAQ

Click here to view South Dakota Nursing Board’s page.

In-person training

Nearby training sites

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