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South Dakota EMS Recertification Requirements

Complete 2026 guide to CE requirements in South Dakota for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic certification levels. Regulated by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE).

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CE Requirements

Continuing Education Hours by Level

LevelCE HoursCycle
EMR82 years
EMT202 years
AEMT252 years
Paramedic302 years

Topic Distribution Requirements

Airway/Resp/Ventilation, Cardiovascular, Trauma, Medical, Operations (as above); CPR/AED certification separate. No others like jurisprudence, human trafficking, etc.

Accepted CE Providers

Board approves programs and CE courses via MySD application; CAPCE accepted

Important Notes

Online recert via E-Licensing (emss.doh.sd.gov); random audits require proof; no home study/duty/volunteering/clinical obs; instructors can count teaching; must notify changes/felonies EMR breakdown: Airway 1h, Cardio 2.5h, Trauma 0.5h, Medical 3h, Ops 1h + CPR/AED.

Special State Requirements

Online recert via E-Licensing (emss.doh.sd.gov); random audits require proof; no home study/duty/volunteering/clinical obs; instructors can count teaching; must notify changes/felonies

Axene Coverage Report

CE coverage analysis for South Dakota

Renewal Hour Requirements & Axene Coverage

EMR

8 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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EMT

20 hrs required · BLS

76.5 hrs

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AEMT

25 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

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Paramedic

30 hrs required · ALL

167.5 hrs

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BLS scope: 80 courses / 76.5 hrs. ALL scope: 173 courses / 167.5 hrs.

Axene Course Library

59

Medical

~58 hrs

39

Trauma

~39 hrs

37

Operations

~35 hrs

20

Cardiology

~19 hrs

18

Airway

~18 hrs

Universal Mandates (All States)

10% Pediatric Content (NCCP)

Varies by level

7001 Pediatric Respiratory A&P7002 Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies7003 Pediatric Cardiac Arrest
Covered

Requirements last verified: April 7, 2026

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State EMS Office

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE)

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

South Dakota EMS providers renew every 2 years (biennial). Required CE hours: EMR: 12 hours EMT: 20 hours AEMT: 38 hours Paramedic: 60 hours
Yes. South Dakota accepts CAPCE-accredited courses. Axene CE courses are CAPCE-accredited and count toward your renewal.
Varies by certification level. Check with your state EMS office.
Airway/respiration/ventilation, cardiovascular, trauma, medical, operations (proportions per NCCP national component)

Axene Continuing Education, LLC offers CEUs for EMS providers in most states. Continuing education requirements vary by state and may change. Users are responsible for verifying requirements with their agency and/or state EMS office, including whether specific courses are required for the local/state NREMT component. Where specific education is not mandated, required hours are considered flexible but must be directly related to EMS patient care. We do our best to keep information current — please check with your state EMS representative for the most up-to-date recertification information.

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