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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foster and maintain high professional and moral standards within accounting profession Unite CPA's Maintenance of high standards for the certificate Safeguard interests of CPA's Develop and improve accountancy education Establish broader understanding of functions and responsibilities of CPA's Work toward and cooperate with other professions so business and public will be best served Perform any and all lawful acts to carry out its objects and purposes

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.

Works to support Realtors through the preservation of private property rights, maintenance of high standards of conduct in the real estate business, advancing the economic growth of the area, and fostering professional development.

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.

Ensures the protection of the public using psychologists' services and determine licensure qualifications.

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.