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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.

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On-Campus & Online CNA Schools

Other SD Schools with CNA Programs

Eastern Star Home of South Dakota 126 West 12th Avenue Redfield, South Dakota 57469	Estelline Nursing & Care Center 205 Fjerestad Ave E Estelline, South Dakota 57234
Faulkton Area Medical Center 1300 Oak Street Faulkton, South Dakota 57438	Faulkton Healthcare Center 1401 Pearl Street Faulkton, South Dakota 57438
Firesteel Healthcare Center 1120 East 7th Avenue Mitchell, South Dakota 57301	Five Counties Hospital & Nursing Home 406 6th Ave. W Lemmon, South Dakota 57638
Gettysburg Medical Center 606 E Garfield Avenue Gettysburg, South Dakota 57442	Golden Living Center 803 Park Street Lake Norden, South Dakota 57248
Golden Living Center 302 St Cloud St. Rapid City, South Dakota 57701	Golden Living Center 106 Braddock Street Armour, South Dakota 57313
Golden Living Center 1103 South 2nd Street Milbank, South Dakota 57252	Golden Living Center 950 East Park Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Golden Living Center 121 Hospital Drive Watertown, South Dakota 53098	Golden Living Center 1100 4th Avenue East Mobridge, South Dakota 57601
Golden Living Center 120 Care Center Road Arlington, South Dakota 57212	Golden Living Center 916 Mountain View Rd. Rapid City, South Dakota 57702
Golden Living Center 201 8th Avenue Northwest Clark, South Dakota 57225	Golden Living Center 1106 North 2nd Street Groton, South Dakota 57445
Golden Living Center 1620 North 7th Street Rapid City, South Dakota 57701	Golden Living Center 3900 S. Cathy Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57106
Golden Living Center 617 Bloemendaal Dr. Ipswich, South Dakota 57451	Golden Living Center 500 Colonial Drive Salem, South Dakota 57058
Golden Living Training Center 1301 Omaha St. Rapid City, South Dakota 57701	Good Samaritan Center 404 East 6th Avenue Lennox, South Dakota 57039
Good Samaritan Center 700 W Main St. Canistota, South Dakota 57012	Good Samaritan Center 401 W 2nd St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104
Good Samaritan Society 455 North Dakota Corsica, South Dakota 57328	Good Samaritan Society 500 Vermillion St. Centerville, South Dakota 57014
Good Samaritan Society 913 Colonel Pete Street Clear Lake, South Dakota 57226	Good Samaritan Society 4861 Lincoln Avenue Selby, South Dakota 57472

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