Medical Assistant (MA)
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Scope of Practice
For South Dakota Scope of Practice Determinations Relating to Medical Assistant Practice, see South Dakota Board of Nursing (web site). Be sure to scroll down the page for the scope of practice information.
Initial Application Process
Please note that an initial registration will vary in duration dependant upon its issuance date. This initial registration will expire on December 31 of an odd numbered year. It is the responsibility of all licensees to renew their registration before December 31 of the odd numbered year. Failure to renew by December 31 of every odd numbered year shall result in automatic lapse of the registration by statute. Registrations which have lapsed are not automatically entitled to renew.
Please Note:
- There are more requirements beyond simply completing the application. After the application is reviewed, you will receive instructions as to what additional verifications will be required.
- Additional
Applicant Requirements: once the application is reviewed, you
will receive instructions in writing.
- Personal Appearance at Board Discretion
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Renewal Process
Renewal not available.
Reinstatement Process
Send written explanation of why your registration was allowed to lapse with your original signature to the Board office. Once your statement is evaluated, you will receive written instructions as to whether your previous registration can be reinstated. At that time, you will also receive written instructions as to what is required to reinstate and renew your registration.