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Nursing Facility Administrator-Approved Programs

The Board will accept continuing education courses directly related to the duties of a nursing facility administrator, and pertaining to health care, healthcare administration, or business administration, that are approved or provided by:

  • Other state licensing boards for nursing facility administrators
  • National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)
  • American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
  • American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)
  • American Health Care Association (AHCA) and State Affiliates
  • Hospice Foundation of America (HFA)
  • American Hospital Association (AHA) and State Affiliates
  • American Medical Directors Association
  • Catholic Health Association
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Leading Age and State Affiliates
  • National Rural Health Association
  • Great Plains Quality Innovation Network
  • Yankton Area Mental Wellness Inc.
  • American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM) and State Affiliates
  • Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and State Affiliates
  • Systems of care that operate South Dakota nursing home facilities

Content last updated: March 4, 2025. For questions, contact:

  • South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators Office
    1351 N. Harrison Ave.
    Pierre, SD 57501

    email: SDNFA@midwestsolutionssd.com
    local: 605-224-1721
    fax: 1-888-425-3032

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