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Presently, many business experts are telling people to think about going back to school if they've been laid off or are having trouble finding work in today's sluggish economy. While it's a great idea for an individual to continue his or her education in order to make their resume more attractive to future employers, it's even more important to make sure there is going to be a market for the skills that they'll be acquiring. South Dakota CNA classes are a very popular option because people have discovered that there is a great demand for health care professionals who can start working right away.

Many people think that doctors and nurses are the only medical professionals that hospitals, nursing homes, and mental health facilities are interested in hiring, but that is not correct. While doctors and nurses are responsible for the tasks of examining, diagnosing and prescribing treatment plans for their patients, they depend on certified nursing assistants to help them carry out these tasks in the most efficient manner. South Dakota CNA classes are an important step that will help a person get the training that he or she needs to land a job in this fast-paced field.

Becoming a CNA in South Dakota

In order to become a CNA in South Dakota, one must first complete an approved training program of a minimum of 75 hours. The 75 hour requirement can be waived for nursing students who have already completed coursework in nursing theory as well as clinical training. RNs and LPNs are exempt from the 75 hours as well as all components of the exam.

After the Training is Complete

Once a training program has been completed or exemption status has been granted, one is eligible to complete the CNA test. The exam consists of two components: a written/oral multiple choice section and a hands-on skill test. A score of at least 75% is necessary for both portions of the test. The following subjects are featured in the multiple choice section of the exam:

Safety
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
Infection Control
Basic Rights
Basic Nursing Skills
Personal Care
Role/Responsibility
Physical and Mental Health/Illness
Aging Process

Once certified, an individual must re-register every 2 years through the South Dakota School of Nursing.

Additional Resources:

On-Campus & Online CNA Schools

Other SD Schools with CNA Programs

Presentation College 1500 North Main Street Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401	Riverview Health Services 611 East 2nd Avenue Flaudreau, South Dakota 57028
Rosholt Care Center 85 1st Avenue East Rosholt, South Dakota 57260	Sanford Mid-Dakota Care Center 300 South Byron Boulevard Chamberlain, South Dakota 57325
Sanford Vermillion Care Center 125 Walker Street Vermillion, South Dakota 57069	Sinte Gleska University 101 Antelope Lake Circle Mission, South Dakota 57555
South Dakota Human Services Center 3515 Broadway Street Yankton, South Dakota 57078	South Dakota Veterans Home 2500 Minnekahta Avenue Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747
Southeastern Technical Institute 2320 N Career Ave. Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107	Southridge Health Care Center 3600 South Norton Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
St. Michael's Hospital & Nursing Home 1600 Holly St. Tyndall, South Dakota 57066	St. Williams Care Center 100 South 9th Street Milbank, South Dakota 57252
Sturgis Regional Senior Care 949 Harmon Street Sturgis, South Dakota 57785	Sun Dial Manor 410 2nd St. Bristol, South Dakota 57219
Sunquest Healthcare Center 1345 Michigan Ave. Huron, South Dakota 57350	Tekakwitha Nursing Home 6 E Chestnut St. Sisseton, South Dakota 57262
Terrace Manor 1400 Thresher Drive Dell Rapids, South Dakota 57022	Tieszen Memorial Home 312 East State Street Marion, South Dakota 57043
United Retirement Center 405 1st Avenue Brookings, South Dakota 57006	Violet Tschetter Nursing Home 50 Seventh St. SE Huron, South Dakota 57350
Wakonda Heritage Manor 515 Ohio Street Wakonda, South Dakota 57073	Webster Area School District 18-5 Webster, South Dakota
Weskota Manor Avera Health 608 1st Street NE Wessington Springs, South Dakota 57382	Western Dakota Technical Institute 800 Mickelson Dr. Rapid City, South Dakota 57703
Westhills Village Health Care 255 Texas Street Rapid City, South Dakota 57701	Wheatcrest Hills 1311 Vander Horck Britton, South Dakota 57430
White Health Care Center 200 South Patrick Avenue White, South Dakota 57276	White River Health Care Center 515 E 8th St. White River, South Dakota 57579
Winner Regional Healthcare Center 745 East 8th Street Winner, South Dakota 57580

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