South Dakota Limited X-Ray License: No State License Required
No limited license examChecked against official state sources
South Dakota at a glance
- Credential
- No State License Required
- Exam
- No state limited scope exam
- What we cover
- Core, Chest, Extremities, Skull/Sinuses, Spine and Podiatric (no state exam to match)
- Research checked
- November 6, 2026
South Dakota's limited X-ray rules
South Dakota has no X-ray operator license or exam. Under ARSD 44:03:01:14.01 an operator must be ARRT certified or registered, licensed in another state, or have documented orientation and training with instructor-verified competency.
The training requirement is 80 hours for medical X-ray operators, 16 hours for dental and 36 hours for chiropractic.
What you'll study for South Dakota
South Dakota has no limited exam to match, so choosing South Dakota gives you the full ARRT Limited Scope core and all five procedure modules: solid training for your employer's requirements and portable if you move to a licensing state.
| Section | Practice questions | Micro lessons |
|---|---|---|
| Core (patient care, radiation safety, image production) | 1,806 | 132 |
| Chest | 242 | 11 |
| Extremities | 718 | 41 |
| Skull/Sinuses | 134 | 10 |
| Spine | 232 | 12 |
| Podiatric | 148 | 10 |
A question or lesson that fits two sections is counted in both.
Start free with South Dakota
Your state's study plan are set for you. One practice set per module every day and free micro lessons, no card needed.
Official sources for South Dakota
Where these facts come from. Rules change, so the board's own pages are the final word.
South Dakota limited X-ray FAQ
How many training hours does South Dakota require for X-ray operators?
80 hours of documented orientation and training with instructor-verified competency for medical X-ray (16 for dental, 36 for chiropractic), unless you're ARRT certified or licensed in another state (ARSD 44:03:01:14.01).
Is there a state exam in South Dakota?
No. South Dakota requires the documented training or another credential, not an exam.
Does South Dakota use the ARRT Limited Scope exam?
Not as a state requirement: South Dakota has no limited license exam in the rules we found. Employers can set their own training requirements, and the ARRT Limited Scope exam is what most licensing states use if you move.
How do I study for limited X-ray work in South Dakota with Limited X-Ray Prep?
Pick South Dakota when you create your free account. With no South Dakota limited exam to match, you'll study the full core and all five modules (chest, extremities, skull/sinuses, spine and podiatric), the same content as the ARRT Limited Scope exam most licensing states use.
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