# S.D. Admin. R. 20:78:06:02: ARSD 20:78:06:02. Criteria for training a first responder

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T20_A78_C06_S02

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Admin. R. 20:78:06:02
- **Heading:** ARSD 20:78:06:02. Criteria for training a first responder
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Administrative Rules of South Dakota / Title 20 / Article 20:78 BOARD OF MEDICAL AND OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINERS / Chapter 20:78:06 Opioid overdose prevention / ARSD 20:78:06:02

## Text

Training programs shall meet the following criteria:
Each first responder training program shall include:
(1) The signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose;
(2) The protocols and procedures for administration of an opioid antagonist;
(3) The signs and symptoms of an adverse reaction to an opioid antagonist;
(4) The protocols and procedures to stabilize the patient if an adverse response occurs;
(5) Opioid antagonist duration;
(6) The protocols and procedures for monitoring the suspected opioid overdose victim and re-administration of opioid antagonist if necessary for the safety and security of the suspected overdose victim;
(7) The procedures for storage, transport, and security of the opioid antagonist; and
(8) The method of opioid antagonist administration being taught.
Each first responder training program shall be overseen by a physician licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 36-4. The employer of a first responder may provide the training for a first responder if the training meets each requirement listed in this section.
A first responder trained to possess and administer opioid antagonists must complete a first responder training program at least every three years.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Admin. R. 20:78:06:01 ARSD 20:78:06:01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T20_A78_C06_S01.md)
- [S.D. Admin. R. 20:78:06:02 ARSD 20:78:06:02. Criteria for training a first responder](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T20_A78_C06_S02.md)
- [S.D. Admin. R. 20:78:06:03 ARSD 20:78:06:03. Standing order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T20_A78_C06_S03.md)
- [S.D. Admin. R. 20:78:06:04 ARSD 20:78:06:04. Protocols](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_ARSD_T20_A78_C06_S04.md)

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