OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Licensure

Please note that an application fee only extends an initial license to the next renewal date. Initial licenses do vary in duration. It is the responsibility of all licensees to renew their license before expiration. Failure to renew shall result in automatic forfeiture or suspension of the license by statute. Licenses which have forfeited are not automatically entitled to renew. (emphasis supplied).

As a medical professional licensed by this Board, renewal of your South Dakota license is entirely your responsibility. Reminders, if sent, are a courtesy. The licensing board is under no obligation to send reminders to renew a professional license.

How do I start the application process for licensure?

The applicant should create or login to their MySD Account. All applications types can be found through this account. Tutorials on how to create a MySD Account and starting an application can be found here: https://www.sdbmoe.gov/sdbmoe-training-tutorials/. If you need further assistance or have additional questions please email [email protected].

CEU Requirements

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.

PAMS

If your OT educational program included Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs), nothing further is needed to utilize PAMs in your South Dakota practice.  If PAMs was not part of your educational program, you will need to request approval to utilize PAMs in your South Dakota practice. To request the PAMs Certification Application, please contact the Board office at [email protected].

OT Compact

Information related to the OT Compact can be found on their website: otcompact.gov 

The OT Compact Commission recently met and adopted new rules that became effective June 8, 2026. You can find the updated rules and other OTCC governance documents on this webpage:  https://otcompact.gov/ot-compact-commission/governance-documents/

 

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