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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

Aberdeen Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 1700 North Hwy 281 Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401	Aurora Brule Nursing Home 408 South Johnston Street White Lake, South Dakota 57383
Avera Bormann Manor 401 West Glynn Drive Parkston, South Dakota 57366	Avera Brady Health & Rehabilitation 500 South Ohlman Street Mitchell, South Dakota 57301
Avera Education & Staffing Solutions 1000 West 4th Street, Suite 9 Yankton, South Dakota 57078	Avera Eureka Health Care Center 202 J Avenue Eureka, South Dakota 57437
Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community 1002 North Jay Street Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401	Avera Prince of Peace 4500 Prince of Peace Place Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103
Avera Rosebud Country Care Center Avera Rosebud Country Care Center Gregory, South Dakota 57533	Avera Sister James Care Center 2111 W 11th St. Yankton, South Dakota 57078
Avera Yankton Care Center 1212 West 8th Street Yankton, South Dakota 57078	Belle Fourche Regional Senior Care 2200 13th Avenue Belle Fourche, South Dakota 57717
Bennett County Hospital and Nursing Home 102 Major Allen Street Martin, South Dakota 57551	Bethany Lutheran Home 1901 South Holly Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
Bethel Lutheran Home 1001 South Egan Avenue Madison, South Dakota 57042	Bethesda Home of Aberdeen 1224 High Street South Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401
Bethesda Nursing Home 129 W. Highway 12 Webster, South Dakota 57274	Bethesda of Beresford 606 West Cedar Beresford, South Dakota 57004
Bowdle Nursing Home 8001 West 5th Street Bowdle, South Dakota 57428	Box Elder Job Corps USDAFS 22023 Job Corps Place Nemo, South Dakota 57759
Brookview Manor 300 22nd Avenue Brookings, South Dakota 57006	Bryant Parkview Care Center 303 W 6th Ave. Bryant, South Dakota 57221
Cactus Hills Retirement Community 908 H Street Edgemont, South Dakota 57735	Children's Care Hospital & School 2501 West 26th Street Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105
CTE Academy 201 E. 38th St. Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105	Custer Regional Senior Care 1065 Montgomery Street Custer, South Dakota 57730
Dakota Weslyan University 1200 W. University Ave. Mitchell, South Dakota 57301	Diamond Care Center 901 North Main Avenue Bridgewater, South Dakota 57319
Dorsett Regional Senior Care 1020 10th Street Spearfish, South Dakota 57783	Dow Rummel Village 1321 West Dow Rummel Street Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104

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