As a condition for licensure renewal, every licensed psychologist shall complete a minimum of 15 contact hours of continuing education relevant to the practice of psychology during the 12 months prior to renewal date. Reporting cycles shall coincide with the annual licensure period commencing July 1. No continuing education is required for licensees licensed less than one full calendar year on their first renewal date. A licensee shall begin submission of the full required continuing education upon their second renewal date. The Board may not renew a license for any person who has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter, except as provided in § 20:60:10:04. The licensee must provide dates, course or activity titles, and number of continuing education credits for a permanent record of individual participation. A licensee submitting an application for license renewal must include a copy of the third-party documentation of successful completion with the application.
A licensee is responsible for establishing and maintaining detailed records of continuing education compliance following submission of the licensees annual continuing education. Each licensee is responsible for retaining the original certificate, third-party documentation, or other record of credit from continuing education programs or activities for five years.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:60:10:03
General Authority: SDCL 36-27A-26.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-27A-26.