Registration by Endorsement

Requirements

The following must be met to be registered as a CNA in South Dakota by endorsement from another state:

  1. Completed a Nurse Aide Training Program (NATP) that was at least 75 hours in length.

  2. Actively registered as a CNA on another state's CNA registry.

  3. Not have any findings or convictions of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property.

If you meet the above requirements, complete the CNA Registration by Endorsementonline application.

Check your application status on the Boards verification website. Registration cards may also be printed from the Verification Site.

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