South Dakota Optometrist CE Requirements
What South Dakota requires to renew your Optometrist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
45
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Deadline
Your license anniversary
Requirements
- Ocular disease (pharmaceutical certification — 5 hrs/year, counts toward 45) — 15 hours
- General CE — 30 hours
Important Information
Optometrists in South Dakota need to complete a total of 45 hours of continuing education every three years, including 15 hours of Ocular disease (pharmaceutical certification — 5 hrs/year, counts toward 45); the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal date is tied to the date your license was issued, so it is individual to you. Periods run three years. Check your license or board account for your exact date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Board of Examiners in Optometry Continuing Education Requirements (doh.sd.gov)
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