South Dakota Respiratory Therapist Licensing Guide

South Dakota Respiratory Therapist License Overview

We have not found an interstate compact that covers Respiratory Therapists in South Dakota. Plan on meeting South Dakota's own requirements before you practice there.

How to Get a South Dakota Respiratory Therapist License by Endorsement

South Dakota uses an online portal endorsement process for Respiratory Therapists already licensed in another state. You'll need to submit your completed application along with supporting documents and the $75 application fee.

1. Submit endorsement application via South Dakota board portal
2. Request license verification from current state (via NBRC or direct) (can run concurrently)
3. Complete any state-specific requirements (background check, etc.) (can run concurrently)
4. Await board review and license issuance

License verification is handled through NBRC or direct board verification. Request verification early so your application is not delayed.

Confirm the current fingerprinting and background check steps with the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners. Where fingerprinting applies, submit your authorization as early as possible.

Check the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners website for status updates on your application.

South Dakota Respiratory Therapist License Fees

Endorsement application and renewal: from our records; confirm with the board.

Travelers should factor these licensing costs into their assignment budgeting.

South Dakota Temporary Respiratory Therapist License

We have not found a temporary license option on the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners' site. Confirm with the board before planning a start date.

South Dakota Respiratory Therapist License Processing Time

South Dakota Respiratory Therapist endorsement applications typically take 1-5 weeks to process.

In the best-case scenario, processing can be as fast as 10 business days (if application is complete, verification is provided electronically by applicant's prior state, and no board meeting delay occurs).

Common sources of delay:

• Board portal submission queue backlog — applications submitted mid-month may not be reviewed until the following month's board meeting
• License verification delays from NBRC or applicant's current state board can add 2-3 weeks if requestor does not follow-up proactively
• Incomplete or unclear documentation (missing renewal history, transcripts, or verification from prior state) triggers board requests for resubmission, extending timeline by 1-2 weeks per resubmission cycle

We have not found an expedited processing option on the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners' site. The best way to minimize your wait time is to ensure all application components — fingerprints, verification, and any required exams — are completed before or immediately after submitting your application.

South Dakota Respiratory Therapist Continuing Education

Contact the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners for current continuing education requirements.

South Dakota Respiratory Therapist License Renewal

• Renewal cycle: Every 2 years, expiring by December 31st — $60

South Dakota Licensing Board and Resources

South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Board Website · Application Portal

Phone: 605-367-7781

Email: [email protected]