{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":"https://www.sduap.org/CNA/apply/exam/certify.asp","board_contact_url":null,"board_email":"sdbon@state.sd.us","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"South Dakota DOH","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(605) 362-2760","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Enrolling in or starting a training program before the DOH has reviewed your initial application and marked you as 'Eligible' will result in training hours not being recognized.","title":"Starting Training Prematurely"},{"description":"Applications are often delayed if the Training Enrollment or Employment Verification forms are missing signatures or required employer details.","title":"Incomplete Verification Forms"},{"description":"Failure to provide a valid SSN or providing an incorrect one prevents the DOH from verifying your identity and eligibility.","title":"Missing Social Security Information"},{"description":"For endorsement, delays often occur when out-of-state employers are slow to return the required employment verification forms.","title":"Employer Response Time"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:59.496936+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your CNA certification is active and in good standing in your current state.","title":"Verify Out-of-State License","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Complete the online application for endorsement into the South Dakota registry.","title":"Submit Interstate Endorsement Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Have your current or previous employer complete the Employment Verification Form to prove you have worked as a nurse aide.","title":"Submit Employment Verification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"You may work as a CNA in South Dakota for up to 4 months while your endorsement application is being processed.","title":"Work Under Temporary Status","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Check the SDUAP registry to confirm your South Dakota certification has been issued.","title":"Confirm Final Approval","url":"https://www.sduap.org/verify/","url_label":"Verify Status"}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Certification is valid for 24 months from the date of initial registration or last renewal.","question":"How long is my South Dakota CNA certification valid?"},{"answer":"You must have at least 12 hours of paid nurse aide work and 12 hours of in-service training per year (totaling 24 hours of each over the 2-year cycle).","question":"What are the renewal requirements for a CNA in South Dakota?"},{"answer":"There is no fee for the initial registration application submitted to the DOH, though there are fees for the competency exams administered by Headmaster.","question":"Is there a fee for the initial CNA application?"},{"answer":"Yes, you are permitted to work as a CNA for up to 4 months while your interstate endorsement application is being processed.","question":"Can I work in South Dakota while my endorsement is pending?"},{"answer":"No, South Dakota does not issue physical cards. 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Have your training provider or employer complete Section A-3.","title":"Complete Training Enrollment Verification Form","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Submit the online Initial Registration Application to the South Dakota Department of Health BEFORE enrolling in a training program. You must upload your completed Verification Form during this step.","title":"Submit Initial Registration Application","url":"https://www.sduap.org/CNA/apply/exam/certify.asp","url_label":"Submit Initial Application"},{"description":"Allow 5-7 business days for the DOH to process your application. Check your status on the Verification Portal; you may only start training once your status shows 'Eligible'.","title":"Wait for Eligibility Review","url":"https://www.sduap.org/verify/","url_label":"Check Application Status"},{"description":"Enroll in and complete a state-approved CNA training program consisting of at least 75 hours of instruction, including 16 hours of clinical experience.","title":"Complete State-Approved Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After training, your provider will upload your records to the TestMaster Universe (TMU) system. You must sign in to activate your account and verify your information.","title":"Activate TMU Account","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Register for the Knowledge and Skills evaluations through the TMU portal. You must pass both components to be listed on the registry.","title":"Schedule and Pass Competency Exams","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once you pass the exams, Headmaster notifies the DOH. Verify your active status on the South Dakota Nurse Aide Registry. South Dakota does not issue paper certificates.","title":"Confirm Registry Listing","url":"https://www.sduap.org/verify/","url_label":"Verify Registry Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T09:59:29.363079+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://www.sduap.org/verify/"}