South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:74 - Nurse aide
Chapter 44:74:02 - Nurse aides
Section 44:74:02:02 - Employment of qualified nurse aides required
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Nurse aides shall meet the following minimum qualifications of training, competency evaluation, registry status, and performance:
(1) Successful completion of a training program and a competency evaluation program approved by the department pursuant to §§ 44:74:02:07 and 44:74:02:17;
(2) Verification from the department of current registry status or eligibility for inclusion on the registry;
(3) Acceptable employment performance as a nurse aide as documented by the aide's supervisor;
(4) Annual attendance at a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education related to results of performance review and of special resident needs and;
(5) Minimum age of 16 years old at time of employment.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-29.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-29.