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State Recommended Courses
Caregiver Training Certification
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Hours of Online
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Leadership
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Initial Training Hours: Agency discretion
Annual Training Hours: Agency discretion
Comments: Although the state does not mandate caregiver training, Learn2Care recommends all caregivers receive 8 hours of initial and 8 hours of annual training to ensure core competencies and increase their skills development.
Initial Training Hours: Training is requried based on caregiver competency and client-specific needs and conditions.
Annual Training Hours: Training is required based on caregiver competencies and client-specific needs and conditions. Agency must provide training on mandatory reporting laws to staff on an annual basis.
Initial Training Hours: Training is requried based on caregiver competency and client-specific needs and conditions.
Annual Training Hours: Training is required based on caregiver competencies and client-specific needs and conditions. Agency must provide training on mandatory reporting laws to staff on an annual basis.
Initial Training Hours: 75
Annual Training Hours: 15
Disclaimer: We are committed to helping you stay informed and confident in your compliance efforts with the most accurate, up-to-date guidance we can provide. Our guides and resources are designed to support your training and compliance work, though state regulations may vary and change frequently. Please consult your state’s licensing or regulatory body for official guidance, publications, or requirements.
Background Check
Mandatory state (South Dakota DCI) and federal (FBI) criminal background checks, including fingerprinting, required for all caregivers.
Age Requirement
Caregivers must be 18 or older according to South Dakota regulations.
Health Requirements
Must be free from communicable diseases during contagious periods, per state health guidelines.
Regulatory Framework
Caregiver oversight is managed by the South Dakota Department of Human Services (Division of Long-Term Services and Supports).
Career and Salary
Average caregiver pay in South Dakota is $18.21/hr, typically ranging from $17.91 to $22.47, varying with experience and role. (Source – Indeed)
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Find an employer who trains new aides or enroll in a state-approved 75-hour HHA training program, which includes 16 hours of hands-on practice. After completing the program, pass a competency evaluation to qualify for work.
Training is at the provider’s discretion, with annual mandatory reporting law training (SOUTH DAKOTA MEDICAID BILLING AND POLICY MANUAL, 67:16:24:03.03).
No certification is needed; training is provider-determined, with annual mandatory reporting training.
It's not required, but with 10% of seniors living with dementia in South Dakota, it's highly recommended.
HHAs are not formally certified in South Dakota. They must take 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of hands-on skills training, with a qualified instructor who will determine their competency prior to providing services independently. To maintain compliance for the aide and agency, Home Health Aides must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Follow HIPAA and South Dakota laws, keeping all client information confidential.
Your job and/or your agency will be at risk for falling out of compliance. Making up the hours as promptly as possible and providing a documented reason for the delay will help fortify compliance in this event.
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