RESOURCES

Professional Organizations and Partners

American Occupational Therapy Association - National advocacy, practice resources, and professional standards. IOTA collaborates closely with AOTA and participates in national leadership efforts including the Affiliated State Association Presidents meeting and compact licensure initiatives.
American Occupational Therapy Foundation - Supports occupational therapy research and scholarships.
World Federation of Occupational Therapists - Global leadership and international standards for occupational therapy practice.

Practicing in South Dakota

To practice occupational therapy in South Dakota, licensure is mandatory. For additional information, please contact:

South Dakota Board of Osteopathic and Medical Examiners

101 N. Main Avenue, Suite 301, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-367-7781
Email: SDBMOE@STATE.SD.US

South Dakota State Occupational Therapy Practice Act

Continuing Education

State Requirements

According to SDBMOE, to qualify for renewal of a license upon its expiration as prescribed in SDCL 36-31-11, an applicant for renewal must complete 12 continuing competency points in a one-year period in professional education activities updating competency in occupational therapy and practice.

This is required in order to maintain your OT practitioner license in the state of South Dakota (i.e. The “L” in your credentials).

National Requirements

According to the National Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (NBCOT), certificants must accrue at least 36 units of continuing education during their three-year renewal cycle. This is required in order to maintain your registered status with NBCOT (i.e. The “R” in your credentials). What constitutes approved units can be found in NBCOT’s certification renewal handbook.

For more information on maintaining your registered status, please visit the NBCOT website.