ARSD 44:74:02:02. Employment of qualified nurse aides required

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.