South Dakota Respiratory Therapist License
Who to call, where to apply and what it takes to keep a South Dakota RT license, all on one page for travelers. Board details come from our state licensing list.
South Dakota license at a glance
South Dakota respiratory therapists are licensed by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (phone 605-367-7781).
South Dakota is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
RT license renewal in South Dakota: 20 credit hours, every 2 years.
Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
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Updated Oct 2026. Board details checked Oct 19, 2026. Run by a working travel respiratory therapist.
South Dakota RT licensing board
Status: RT Compact
South Dakota RT CEU requirements
20 credit hours, every 2 years.
From AARC-sponsored programs or in-service programs at a licensed hospital or related institution.
Source: SD Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners: Respiratory therapist, checked Oct 19, 2026.
Need hours? See the free CEU guide or compare states on the CEU requirements page.
Also a nurse? South Dakota Board of Nursing
Status: NLC
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Always confirm fees, forms and processing times with the board before you apply. Rules change; tell us what we got wrong at @cdc2320.
Frequently asked questions
- Who licenses respiratory therapists in South Dakota?
- South Dakota respiratory therapists are licensed by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners (phone 605-367-7781). Board website: https://sdbmoe.gov/professions-respiratory-therapist/
- Is South Dakota in the respiratory therapy compact?
- South Dakota is a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact member (joined 2026).
- How many CEUs does a South Dakota RT license need?
- RT license renewal in South Dakota: 20 credit hours, every 2 years. Always confirm with the board before you renew.
- Is South Dakota a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state?
- Nurse Licensure Compact state: a multistate license from another NLC state lets you work here.
Updated Oct 2026