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Ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the South Dakota consumers via licensure, continuing education, and inspection of the practice of podiatry; to establish policy related to the practice of podiatry through the enforcement of updated statutes, rules, and regulations; and by expeditious and fair processing of complaints registered by patient-consumer against licensees.

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Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
Podiatrist/Foot Care Specialist Complaints
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
State Government Agencies/Departments
Protects the public from unsafe drinking water and unsafe waste disposal facilities by licensing qualified plumbers; to inspect plumbing installations and ensure that the state plumbing code is updated and distributed; to inform plumbers, inspection departments and the public of code requirements, new products and methods of installation; and, to utilize seminars and the media to provide information of the Boards activities, recommendations and requirements.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
To protect and promote the health and safety of the public by supporting pharmacists and pursuing the highest quality pharmaceutical care through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
Pharmacist Complaints
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Protect the health and safety of the consumer public by licensure of qualified persons, enforcement of the statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of hearing aid dispensing and audiology, including the appropriate resolution of complaints.

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Audiological Evaluations
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Audiologist Complaints
Consumer Protection Agencies
To protect the health and safety of the consumer public from the services of unqualified dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants by licensure of qualified persons, enforcement of the statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry, including the inspection of facilities and appropriate resolution of complaints.

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Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
Trade Associations
State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Dentist/Dental Support Personnel Complaints
Protects the health and safety of the consumer public by licensure of qualified persons, enforcement of the statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of social work, and appropriate resolution of complaints.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
Social Worker Complaints
Protects the public by ensuring competent vision care, licensure of qualified applicants, inspection of optometric offices, and enforcing updated statutes, rules, and regulations, including consumer complaint review and processing.

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Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Optometrist Complaints
The SD Board of Nursing is a state agency. The Mission of the Board is to protect the public through the regulation of nursing licensure, practice and education, in accordance with SDCL 36-9, SDCL 36-9A, ARSD 20:48, and ARSD 20:62.

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Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Nurse Complaints
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
State Government Agencies/Departments
This commission accepts complaints of safety and sanitation violations of businesses and schools who offer hair care, skin care or esthetics, nail care, and hair removal.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Cosmetologist Complaints
Receives consumer inquiries and complaints; to license funeral practitioners and establishments in the State of South Dakota which ensures the consumer that he is dealing with qualified practitioners and establishments; to register all trainees in funeral service and administer an apprenticeship program for the trainees; to improve inspection procedures of funeral homes and crematories; to enforce the update statues and rules and regulations governing the practice of funeral service in South Dakota, including complaint processing from the consumer and licensees; and, to make investigations and hold hearings as needed.

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Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
State Government Agencies/Departments
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
Funeral Director Complaints
The Board of Accountancy is the regulatory body charged with administering and enforcing the South Dakota Codified Laws and Administrative Rules of South Dakota pertaining to Certified Public Accountants.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Board that licenses professional counselors and therapists in the state. This includes Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health (LPC-MH) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT). The Board also reviews and makes recommendations when a complaint is filed about a licensee. To file a complaint, click on the website link below.

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Licensed Professional Counselor Complaints
Marriage and Family Therapist Complaints
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
State Government Agencies/Departments
Protects the public consumers of barber shop facilities from unsafe and unsanitary conditions by regulating the licensing of barbers, enforcing sanitary operating procedures, and updating governing statutes, rules, and regulations.

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Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Consumer Protection Agencies
Barber Complaints
State Government Agencies/Departments
Protects the continuing health, welfare, and safety of consumers of chiropractic services by insuring that qualified chiropractors are licensed and their practice is regulated by enforcement of updated statutes, rules, regulations, and board policies, including continuing education and consumer complaint processing.

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Chiropractor Complaints
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
State Government Agencies/Departments
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
Provides the testing and certification for Addiction Counselors and Prevention Specialists.

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State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Ensures the protection of the public using psychologists' services and determine licensure qualifications.

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Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring
State Government Agencies/Departments
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
Psychologist Complaints
The mission of the SD Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners is to protect the health and welfare of the state's citizens by assuring that the following professions & occupations are regulated/licensed: MD allopathic physicians, DO osteopathic physicians, athletic trainers, genetic counselors, dietitian / nutritionists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, respiratory therapists, and physician assistants. Complaints are also taken regarding any of the above professions. Send an email to [email protected] and request a complaint form sent via email or USPS.

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Physician/Surgeon Complaints
Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification
State Government Agencies/Departments
Code of Ethics Development/Implementation/Monitoring