Requirements
Both federal and state regulations require nursing facility nurse aides to be trained and certified. Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) 44:04:18:02 require:
Becoming Certified as a Nurse Aide
Check with a nursing facility (nursing home) in your local area or the vocational education school nearest you for information about nurse aide training and certification.
Transferring Your Certification from Another State
Call the South Dakota Board of Nursing at 605-362-2760
Responsibility for Investigation
The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Health Care Facilities Licensure and Certification, is charged with the responsibility for investigating allegations of resident abuse and misappropriation of funds against Certified Nurse Aides (ARSD 44:04:18:26).
Information Contact
| Chris Qualm, Administrator Licensure and Certification South Dakota Department of Health 615 E. 4th St. Pierre, SD. 57501-1700 605-773-3356 |
Diana Weiland, RN. Complaint Coordinator South Dakota Department of Health Licensure and Certification 615 E. 4th St. Pierre, SD. 57501-1700 605-773-3356 |