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South Dakota Society of Medical Assistants
At the Heart of Healthcare
About Us
South Dakota Medical Assistants is governed by the South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners. All medical assistants in the State of South Dakota need to be registered with the South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners prior to practicing.
Click the links below to learn more about medical assisting in South Dakota.
South Dakota Medical Assisting Scope of Practice
**Effective February 5th, 2018 the registration of Medical Assistants in the State of South Dakota is under the sole jurisdiction of the SD Board of Medical Examiners, no longer the joint jurisdiction of the SDBMOE and the SD Board of Nursing.**
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