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WEBSITE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Melissa Magstadt, South Dakota Secretary of Health

 
 
Medication Administration 
Training Program Information

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Requirements & Instructions
 
 
Initial Program Approval
  • Primary RN instructors must request approval by submitting an Initial Program Application;   
  • Allow 5 to 7 business days for approval.
Renewal of Program
  • Approved programs must renew every 2 years by April 30 of even numbered years; a notice will be sent in 2024 to programs listed on the Approved Program List.
Approved Program Instructors All instructors must be approved by the board:  
  • Instructors of the theory portion of the course must be licensed RNs with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience;                                                                    
  • Instructors of the lab/clinical portion of the course must be licensed RNs or LPNs with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. 
    • Instructors must be onsite and in the immediate area of the student to directly observe the student's performance.
    • A medication aide/UMA is not allowed to teach in a MATP, supervise, or shadow students.
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