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Continuing Education Opportunities

BLS for Healthcare Providers - WDT Corporate Education offers the full class and recertification option. The schedule and details can be found here.

South Dakota EMS Continuing Education - Sanford Health delivers LIVE monthly education to EMS agencies through video broadcast.  All classes are approved for CAPCE continuing education credit. Learn more here.

Dental Courses - WDT’s Corporate Education Center offers continuing education classes for dental professionals including dental radiology and nitrous oxide/oxygen sedation classes. These courses have been approved by the South Dakota State Board of Dentistry.  The schedule and details can be found here. 

Upcoming Workshops and Summits

Mission: Possible - Reducing the Impact of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness in Our Communities

Next year's Misson:Possible workshop will be held summer 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn - Downtown Sioux Falls, (date TBD). This annual event is designed for medical and behavioral health professionals, community leaders, students, educators, school administrators, and more.  CMEs and CEUs will be offered to qualifying attendees. Watch for more information about this free, in-person event!

  • What's Trending in Mental Health and Substance Abuse
  • Impact of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness on Youth
  • Opioid Misuse Prevention and Treatments 
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention
  • And much more!

Rural Health Equity Summit

To address ongoing health care issues and inequities facing rural South Dakotans, the fifth annual statewide Rural Health Equity Summit (RHES) was held September 5, 2024 at the WDT Event Center in Rapid City (800 Mickelson Dr.).  The summit brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, advocatess, community leaders, and other stakeholders committed to improving health equity in rural South Dakota. The event featured keynote speakers, informational sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and share innovative solutions to the unique health challenges faced by our rural communities. Plan to join us next fall (2025) to help shape the future of rural healthcare across South Dakota.


Healthcare Career Exploration Tool

Interested in a career in healthcare? Our Healthcare Career Exploration tool can help you learn all about the healthcare programs in South Dakota! Explore degree programs, scholarships, resources, and opportunities in this easy to navigate web resource.

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