South Dakota PDH Requirements




States Requiring PDHs
Course Requirements
Course Content
At least 20 PDH must be in technical areas that directly safeguard the public's health, safety and welfare.  A maximum of 10 PDH may be managerial, or ethical, and computer classes other than CADD.

Accepted activities include (a) completing college or university courses, (b) completing courses awarding CEU credits, (c) attending seminars, classes, or technical presentations, (d) teaching courses, seminars, or technical presentations, (e) publishing papers, articles, or books, (f) receiving a U.S. patent, or (g) active participation in professional organizations or technical societies.  See board website for more specific information.
Course Approval
The Board does not pre-approve specific courses.  Each engineer must determine whether an activity meets the Board's requirements.
Sponsor Approval
The Board does not pre-approve course sponsors.
Online Courses
Online courses are accepted.

There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education.

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General Licensing Information
Board Contact Information
South Dakota Commission of Engineering, Architectural and Land Surveying Examiners
2040 W. Main Street, Suite 304
Rapid City, SD 57702-2447 		Get Map

Phone: 605-394-2510
Fax: 605-394-2509
   
Website:
www.state.sd.us/dol/boards/engineer

PDH Credit Requirement
30 PDH biennially
Renewal Dates
Based on the date of original licensure
PDH Carryover
A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.
Record Keeping
The responsibility of maintaining records to be used to support credits claimed is the responsibility of the registrant.

The records must be maintained for a period of three (3) years.
Exemptions
Exemption from the PDH requirements include active military duty, retired status, or disability, illness or other extenuation circumstance. Please refer to the state board's website for specific requirements and time periods allowed.
Disclaimer
The information listed represents a summary of the Board's requirements and is provided solely for the convenience of the site users.  While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, we make no guarantee regarding the accuracy or completeness of the data listed.  It is the responsibility of each engineer to investigate the Board's rules to ensure his/her own compliance.
Last updated May 18, 2005.
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