Proposed CNA Regulatory Changes
The Board of Nursing (BON) and the Department of Health’s (DOH) division of Licensure and Accreditation are proposing changes to the regulation of certified nurse aides (CNA). For the past thirty years both agencies have co-regulated CNAs. The proposed changes will move the regulation solely under the BON and include changes to CNA training program approval process, SD's competency evaluation program (CEP), which consists of the CNA knowledge exam and skills evaluation, registry process, and complaints and discipline process.
In April and May 2025, the BON and DOH held over fifteen focus sessions. Many thanks to over 100 participants who attended and shared helpful comments which led to a few changes.