South Dakota Society of Medical Assistants (SDSMA)

04/24/2026

We have submitted all CEU attendance to the AAMA, as of tonight, from the State conference!!
Whoop! Whoop!!!

Please allow some time for them to enter these into all of our individual transcripts.

04/17/2026

🌼 Happy Friday! Our plan is to have all CEUs submitted to the AAMA by the end of next week.(Approximately 4/24)
Have a great weekend!!!

04/01/2026

Does anyone recognize this thermos? It was left behind at conference last weekend.
I figured someone was missing it as I know I am very attached to mine😜

04/01/2026

SDSMA is making a difference!! 🌸🦋
All donations have been delivered to Delivering Hope - Chemo Comfort Care Bags !! Thanks to everyone who contributed!!

03/29/2026

Thank you to all those who attended the SDSMA Annual Conference either virtually or in person! Also, thank you to all our speakers for wonderful presentations!

03/28/2026

Thank you to InfraMed for speaking at our conference!

Thank you to the SDSMA for having us as a featured speaker for their annual conference this year! It was an honor to educate, connect, and meet ALL of you!

Don’t forget if you attended online you are eligible for the discount on your screening!

When health professionals learn together we GROW together for the betterment of our communities! 🩷

03/28/2026

Thank you to all those who donated to Delivering Hope. With all your donations we were able to raise $516 plus all the items donated! With all your help we truly made a difference!

Delivering Hope - Chemo Comfort Care Bags

03/27/2026

REMINDER!! Our conference is at SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE this year!! Look for this entrance!

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https://maps.app.goo.gl/9sxZ9Kt4vms1zHn96?g_st=ic

03/27/2026

This year we will have our silent auction available online in addition to in-house. If you are not attending conference in person you are still able to bid and participate. If you are the winner, you will get a confirmation email. Questions, please let us know!

Support South Dakota’s medical assistants 🩺 Each year, the South Dakota Society of Medical Assistants hosts this auction to raise funds that directly support continuing education, professional development, and our annual conference. The money raised helps us bring in quality speakers, offer lea...

03/25/2026

Ticket sales for this weekend‘s conference will end this evening at midnight.

The link for virtual attendees will be sent out Thursday evening. The email that you registered with is the email that will receive the link. Thank you.

03/24/2026

**2026 SDSMA State Conference Agenda & CEU Checklist**

**Friday, March 27**

7:15 AM – 7:45 AM: Registration & Light Breakfast
7:45 AM – 8:00 AM: Welcome & Announcements

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Respiratory Therapy
*Marissa Trosen, Respiratory Care Program Director at SDSU*
*(1 C CEU )*

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Sexually Transmitted Infections
*Kacee Redden-Benz, STI Program Manager at SD DOH*
*(1 CG CEU )*

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: Immunize SD
*Dani Gullickson & Carmen Toft, State Director – SD Families for Vaccines*
*(1 ACG CEU )*

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Holistic Stress Management
*Hilary Kerr, Bronson Healthcare, Western Michigan University (Virtual presentation)*
*(1 G CEU )*

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch – QDOBA

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: State Meeting

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Weight Management
*Dr. Jennifer Schriever, Sanford Health Management Center*
*(1 CG CEU )*

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: All Women Count / SD Childhood Lead Poisoning
*Caleb Nordquist / Rose Belony, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, BHSSC*
*(1 ACG )*

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Break

3:45 PM – 5:45 PM: Knowledge Bowl
*SD State Officers*
*(2 ACG CEUs )*

5:45 PM: Closing

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**Saturday, March 28**

7:15 AM – 8:00 AM: Buffet-style Breakfast from Tony’s, Sunshine in Brandon

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: A Stroke Survivor’s Story
*Marcella Prokop*
*(1 CG CEU )*

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Traditional Chinese Medicine
*Lidia Esper, Physical Therapist & Acupuncturist from Brazil*
*(1 CG CEU )*

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM: InfraMed Thermography
*Melissa Tripp, RT®, CTT, Owner*
*(1 C CEU )*

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: Taking Care of Yourself, It’s OK to Say No!
*Samantha Booth, LPC, School Counselor*
*(1 G CEU )*

03/15/2026

The SDSMA has chosen to raise money and items for a local foundation, Delivering Hope!! You can also make a donation in memory of or support of someone you LOVE!

If you wish to make a monetary donation you can do so here!!

Please follow their page Hope - Chemo Comfort Care Bags

Donate to Delivering Hope