20 : 68 : 07 : 24 . Approved continuing education programs. The board will accept qualified continuing education programs accredited, approved, or presented by the following organizations or the organization ' s state affiliate:

1. (1) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists;
2. (2) American Association of Social Workers;
3. (3) American Medical Association;
4. (4) American Psychological Association;
5. (5) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;
6. (6) Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations;
7. (7) National Board for Certified Counselors;
8. (8) South Dakota Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;
9. (9) South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;
10. (10) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Psychologists;
11. (11) South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners;
12. (12) South Dakota Corrections Association;
13. (13) South Dakota Counseling Association;
14. (14) South Dakota Department of Human Services;
15. (15) South Dakota Department of Social Services; and

16. (16) The state licensing board for counselors of another state.

    The board may approve other qualified continuing education programs upon request. A licensee who desires approval of a continuing education program may apply on a form approved by the board.

Source: 47 SDR 42, effective October 14, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 36-32-56.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-32-72 , 36-32-73 , 36-32-74 , 36-32-75.