An air ambulance licensed in this state must have at least one paramedic and one registered nurse on all transports.
A physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or registered respiratory therapist, who is currently licensed in this state, may replace one or both personnel on any air ambulance transport.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:05:05:11
General Authority: SDCL 34-11-5.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-11-5.
Advanced life support personnel, SDCL chapter 36-4B, art 20:61. Physicians and surgeons, SDCL chapter 36-4, art 20:47. Physician assistants, SDCL chapter 36-4A, art 20:52. Respiratory care practitioners, SDCL chapter 36-4C, art 20:70. Registered and practical nurses, SDCL chapter 36-9, art 20:48. Certified nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives, SDCL chapter 36-9A, art 20:62.