South Dakota PT and PTA CEU requirements

What physical therapists and physical therapist assistants need to renew a South Dakota license, summarized from the board's own rules. Last checked October 24, 2026.

30 hoursfor physical therapists

30 hoursfor PT assistants

Every 2 yearsCE cycle

Every 2 years; check your license for the datelicense renewal deadline

Required topics

None. Any course that meets the rules below counts.

Rules to know

PTs and PTAs have the same requirement.
Each activity must relate directly to physical therapy and be approved by APTA, APTA South Dakota, the South Dakota board, or another state's PT licensing board.
Online hours count without a limit if the course is approved by one of those.
Hours count only in the license cycle when they're completed; extra hours don't roll over.

Official sources

This is a plain-language summary to help you plan. Rules change and your board has the final word, so confirm with the sources above before you renew. These are physical therapy rules: OTs renew through the state's occupational therapy board, and athletic trainers also keep their BOC certification.

In-person courses in South Dakota

No in-person courses are listed in South Dakota right now. Search the map for courses in nearby states, or use "Courses near me".

Schedules checked October 24, 2026. Dates, prices and CEU approvals come from each provider's public schedule and can change, so confirm with the provider before you register.

Common questions

How many CE hours do physical therapists need in South Dakota?

30 hours, every 2 years.

How many CE hours do PTAs need in South Dakota?

30 hours, every 2 years.

When is the South Dakota PT license renewal deadline?

Every 2 years; check your license for the date.

Are any courses or topics required in South Dakota?

No specific topics are required, as long as the courses meet the board's rules below.