AIM Executive Academy Licensure Process Overview Margaret B. Hansen, PA-C, MPAS, CMBE AIM Past President

Medical Board: Public Protection Triad Licensure Evaluate applicant’s fitness to practice Assure that applicant has met basic requirements regarding education, training, and testing Discipline Take appropriate action against an individual’s license for unprofessional, incompetent or unlawful practice Regulation Establish standards for licensure and practice Adopt and publicize rulings to strengthen licensee practice

South Dakota Medical Regulation History Pre-dates Statehood Dakota Territory → State of SD 1852 1st medical license issued 1882 Dakota Medical Society 1st official “governing” body Twofold purpose: professional advancement and public service

Board Members 9 volunteer members appointed by the Governor 6 allopathic physicians (MD) 1 osteopathic physician (DO) 2 lay* persons (non-physician public or *) *Defined in statute as “…users of the services regulated by the board. One lay member may be a nonphysician health care professional licensed by the board.” 3 year terms with limit of 3 reappointments over 9600 licenses regulated

Regulated Professions Advanced Life Support Personnel (ALS) Athletic Trainer (AT) Corporation Registration: Medical and Physician Assistant Dietitian and Nutritionist (LN) Genetic Counselor (GC) Occupational Therapists (OT) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Physical Therapists (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Physician Assistant (PA) Physicians: allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP)

Professions Co-regulated with the SD Board of Nursing: Medical Assistant (MA) Advanced Practice Nurses: Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) Certified Nurse Mid-wife (CNM)

Accessing Information How to: Apply & Renew licensure Find laws and rules Find required forms http://www.sdbmoe.gov/

http://www.sdbmoe.gov/

Filling out Applications Licensure Hospital privileges Outpatient facility privileges Participation in insurance programs

Licensees' Professional Responsibilities Renew your license on time Keep the Board informed Respond to Board inquiries appropriately especially those involving a complaint Be familiar with your profession’s Practice act

Filling out Applications Fill out personally, or at least check carefully for accuracy if using an “authorized agent” Make sure all questions and checkboxes have been answered truthfully and completely, with full disclosure

Application Questions: Board staff cannot provide legal advice but can clarify

Questions? http://www.sdbmoe.gov/