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Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated July 4, 2026
No topic requirement applies to all CRNAs in South Dakota. The conditional requirements below apply when the trigger described on each card is met.
These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.
CRNAs must hold an active SD nursing license and current NBCRNA national certification.
“All Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) must hold an active South Dakota nursing license to practice nursing.”
Pain Management & Fluoroscopy: Board-approved education programs required for CRNAs not practicing in licensed facilities.
“Prior to a CRNA performing pain management procedures or using fluoroscopy”
South Dakota Board of Nursing accepts NBCRNA Class A and NBCRNA Class B toward the CE requirement for CRNAs.
| Credit system | Notes |
|---|---|
NBCRNA Class A | NBCRNA Class A credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2] |
NBCRNA Class B | NBCRNA Class B credits accepted toward CE.Sourcehttps://www.nbcrna.com/continued-certification[2] |
CRNAs are responsible for retaining CE documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.
No formal waivers or exemptions are published for South Dakota.
Atlas CME tracks your hours, maps them to your state requirements, and reminds you before your license anniversary renewal.
Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.
“All Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) must hold an active South Dakota nursing license to practice nursing.”SDCL § 36-9-3.1
“Prior to a CRNA performing pain management procedures or using fluoroscopy”SDBON CRNA Practice page — 'Pain Management & Radiography' section (ARSD 20:48:04:11): a CRNA not practicing in a licensed facility must complete a board-approved educational program specific to pain management and fluoroscopy.