• MS, Physician Assistant Studies, University of South Dakota, 2006
• BA, Psychology, Minot State University, 1989
• BS, Biology, Minot State University, 1989
• BS, Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science, Minot State University, 1989
• ND Secondary Education Teaching Certification, Biology, Minot State University, 1989

• CITI Research Security Training Basic Course, USD
• DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, United States Dept of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration
• Physician Assistant National Re-certification , NCCPA
• DEA Waiver for medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorder, SAMSHA & DEA
• South Dakota Department of Health Controlled Substance Certification, SD Dept of Health
• South Dakota State License, SD Board of Medical and osteopathic Examiners
• Physician Assistant National Initial Certification, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, American Heart Association
• CITI Certificate - Group 2 Social Behavioral Research Investigators & Key Personnel

• Use of VR programs in individuals with mental illness, South Dakota Community Foundation , (2024 - 2025)
• Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (MOUD), Provider’s Clinical Support System – Universities. Department of Health and Human services (SAMHSA), (2022 - 2025)
• Strategies for Health: An interprofessional, Game-based Approach to Teaching Social Determinants of Health, University of South Dakota, (2017 - 2017)
• Improved Patient Safety in Transfusion Medicine through Interdisciplinary Education, (2013 - 2014)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Regnerus, Carissa, Hulse, Betty, and Luken, Regan. Virtual Reality: A New Frontier in Mental Health Care., Editors Carissa Regnerus, RDH, MA, FADHA, Regan Luken, RN, MSN, and Betty Hulse, PA-C, MSPAS. Iss. November 13 Sioux falls, SD; Picked up by publications in: Steele, ND; Brookings, SD; Yankton, SD; Pine Bluffs, WY; Vermillion, SD: The Prairie Doc , 2025.
• Hulse, Betty, Schweinle, William, Kassin, Katie, and TRIMBLE, NANCY D.. "Physician Assistant (PA) training, collaboration, and practice act legislation: perspectives from practicing PAs", 25-33. Vol. 36, Iss. 1 Journal of Physician Assistant Education (JPAE), 2025. (DOI: 10.1097/JPA.0000000000000628)
• Hulse, Betty, Schweinle, William E., Kassin, Katie, and Trimble, Nancy D.. Physician Assistant Training, Collaboration, and Practice Act Legislation: Perspectives From Practicing Physician Assistants. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 2024. (DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000628)
• Rupani, Sonia, Trimble, Nancy, Schweinle, William, and Hulse, Betty. Does Remote and/or Virtual Learning Prepare First-Year Physician Assistant Students for Clinical Rotations as Effectively as In-Person Learning?, 283-287. Vol. 34, Iss. 4 Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 2023. (DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000521)
• Hulse, Betty. Innovative Approach for Teaching Physician Assistant Students About Social Determinants of Health and Empowering Action, 35-40. Vol. 34, Iss. 1 The Journal of Physician Assistant Education, 2023. (DOI: 10.1097/jpa.0000000000000483)
• Schempp, Anne, and Hulse; et al., Betty. End of Curriculum Exam. Washington, DC: Physician Assistant Education Association, 2022.
• Berg, Patti J., Schweinle, William, and Hulse, Betty. Men’s Perceptions of Women Leaders. In n M. Paludi (Ed.), Women and Management Worldwide: Global Issues and Promising Solutions. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger., editors Paludi, M., 157-170. ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2016. (DOI: 10.5040/9798216035596.ch-011)
• Schweinle, William, and Hulse, Betty. How abusive husbands and sexual harassers infer women’s thoughts and feelings. In Victims of sexual assault and abuse: Resources and responses for individuals and families, Vol. 1. Incidence and psychological dimensions, editors M. Paludi, F. Denmark. Vol. 1 Westport, CT: Praeger, 2010.
• Schweinle, William, Berg-Poppe, Patti, and Hulse, Betty. Men’s Perceptions of Women Leaders and Managers.. In n M. Paludi (Ed.), Women and Management Worldwide: Global Issues and Promising Solutions. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger..

• Champions of Inclusive Excellence Award, USD President's Council on Diversity & Inclusiveness in conjunction with the Office of Diversity, 2018

• Hulse, Betty, Does remote and/or virtual learning prepare first-year PA students for clinical rotations as effectively as in-person learning?. Presented at the 2023 Annual PAEA Education Forum, New Orleans, LA. (October 12, 2023)
• Hulse, Betty, Primary Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease): A Patient's Perspective. Presented at the 2021 ASCLS Region V Fall Symposium, Hilton Garden Inn, Sioux Falls, SD. (October 08, 2021)
• Hulse, Betty, Strategies for Health: An Interprofessional, Game-Based Approach to Teaching SDOH. Presented at the 2019 Annual PAEA Education Forum, Washington, DC. (October 12, 2019)