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South Dakota Practice Law & Requirements

Are advanced degrees currently required?

An applicant for licensure as a certified registered nurse anesthetist shall file with the Board of Nursing an application containing the following:
(1) Evidence that the applicant has completed an advanced practice program  in nurse anesthesia that awards or confers a graduate degree, post-graduate degree, or post-graduate certificate, and is accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency approved by the United States
Department of Education. If the program does not have national accreditation, the program must be board approved in order to meet licensure requirements. An applicant who does not meet the requirement, who holds an active, unencumbered license as a nurse anesthetist in another state, may request review of educational qualifications to meet licensure qualifications in this state….” [Board of Nursing rules, sec. 20:48:05:01]

Out-of-State Applicants: Included in above provision.

Is there an explicit new graduate provision?

Upon application and payment of the required fee, the board may issue a temporary permit to practice as a certified registered nurse anesthetist to an applicant who has completed an approved program and is awaiting the results of the first examination that she is eligible to take after the temporary
permit is issued. The temporary permit shall become invalid upon notification to the applicant of the results of the first examination.” [South Dakota Codified Laws sec. 36-9-31.2. See also for a similar provision, South Dakota Board of Nursing Administrative Rules, 20:48:05:05]

Do dentists require a permit/training to use a CRNA?

State Dental Board Permit Status for CRNA Practice in Dental Offices Map

Do CRNAs have prescriptive authority?

 

CRNA Prescriptive Authority Map

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

  • Who is required to complete these requirements?
    CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
  • Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
    Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
  • When do I need to complete these requirements?
    Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
  • The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
    Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
  • How do I report the completion of this requirement?
    CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

Do Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) have authority to practice?

Anesthesiologist Assistants Map - July 2025

Has South Dakota opted out of the federal supervision requirement?

Opt-Out Map

 

 

Are physician office settings regulated in my state?

CRNA Physician Office Setting Map

State Licensure

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”
‘Advanced practice registered nurse,’ or ‘APRN,’ any person licensed by the board in the role of a clinical nurse specialist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist.” [South Dakota Codified Laws sec. 36-9-1(2)]