Continuing Education and Recertification
Continuing Education Application & Information
(For ALS Continuing Education, please send your request directly to the SD Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners at sdbmoe@state.sd.us)
National Registry certification is required for entry into the state EMS System for all recognized levels. All Advanced Life Support providers are required to be licensed through the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. It is recommended that you maintain your National Registry certification.
The Emergency Medical Services Program reviews and approves BLS continuing education training to ensure that it is appropriate for recertification purposes following the National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) and National Registry’s EMR and EMT Recertification requirements.
All agencies or training centers offering BLS continuing education are required to submit the BLS Continuing Education Application form to the EMS Program two weeks prior to the beginning of the training date by logging into their account on the E-Licensing Portal.
Application for BLS Training Approval
EMR & EMT Recertification & Resources
Recertification / Personal Information Updates / Record Continuing Education Hours
- EMTs in the state of South Dakota are required to submit proof of current CPR Healthcare Provider/AED certification and 20 hours of State topic required continued medical education hours following the National Registry’s “National Component” requirements every two years, or proof of current National Registry certification and CPR Healthcare Provider/AED certification.
- EMRs in the state of South Dakota are required to submit proof of current CPR Healthcare Provider/AED Certification and 16 hours of State topic continuing medical education hours following the National Registry’s topics every two years, or proof of current National Registry Certification and CPR Healthcare Provider/AED Certification.
- EMT Recertification Resource Book
- EMR Recertification Resource Book
- For recertification questions please email Bob Hardwick or call 605-773-4440.
National Continued Competency Program (NCCP) Recertification Model
- NCCP: EMT Education Guidelines
- NCCP: EMR Education Guidelines
- NCCP: "Alphabet Course" Hour/Category Breakdown
- National Registry NCCP Information Videos
Training Resources
- SIM-SD
- Cardiac Care Project
- NIMS Training - National Incident Management System requirements for EMS Providers
- National Emergency Responder Credentialing - FEMA 509-3
- Hennepin County Medical Center - Monthly Trauma & Critical Care Training: free live and web-based education series training
- Dakota Lions Sight & Health Tissue Donation - contact Connie Putnam, Regional Donor Development Manager, 605-373-1008
- Western Dakota Tech EMS Simulation - traveling simulation training for all EMS level providers
- Sanford Health EMS Outreach
- Medic-CE
- Target Solutions
- American CME
- CE Solutions
- Bound Tree University
- BLS for Health Care Providers - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescue Course - American Red Cross
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Training
- HIPAA Training for EMS Personnel - Southern Tier Emergency Medical System
- National Safety Council
- Coaching Systems
Education Standards & Transition Course Information