Understand training requirements for South Dakota
Caregiving roles in South Dakota
- Private-Pay Caregivers
- Personal Care Aides
- In-Home Aides
- Home Health Aides
Number of hours to meet the requirement for initial onboarding training
- Private-Pay Caregiver: There are no state-mandated training requirements. CareAcademy can provide initial training.
- Personal Care Aide: Training requirements are at the discretion of the provider and participant. CareAcademy can provide this training.
- In-Home Aide: 6 hours of initial training are required before providing services independently. CareAcademy can provide this training.
- Home Health Aide: 75 hours (59 classroom and 16 clinical). Must meet Federal requirements for agency certification and training. CareAcademy can provide this training.
Number of hours to meet the requirement for annual training
- Private-Pay Caregiver: There are no state-mandated continuing education requirements. CareAcademy can provide this training.
- Personal Care Aide: Training requirements are at the discretion of the provider and participant. CareAcademy can provide this training.
- In-Home Aide: 6 hours of annual training are required. CareAcademy can provide this training.
Caregivers can get the following training through CareAcademy
- Initial and continuing education for Private-Pay Caregivers.
- Initial and continuing education for Personal Care Aides.
- Initial and continuing education for In-Home Aides.
- Initial and continuing education for Home Health Aides.
What do you need to know about caregiver training requirements?
Caregiver training requirements in South Dakota vary by the type of caregiver and the care setting. Key points include:
Private-Pay Caregivers: No state-mandated training, but CareAcademy training is available.
Personal Care Aides: Training is determined by the provider and participant.
In-Home Aides: Providers must have a staff training policy that includes orientation and annual training.
Home Health Aides: Must meet federal training requirements for certification.
Private-Pay Caregivers: No state-mandated training, but CareAcademy training is available.
Personal Care Aides: Training is determined by the provider and participant.
In-Home Aides: Providers must have a staff training policy that includes orientation and annual training.
Home Health Aides: Must meet federal training requirements for certification.
Licensing authorities
Private-Pay Caregiver
No specific licensing authority.
Personal Care Aide
Department of Health oversees training under the HOPE Waiver.
In-Home Aide
Department of Human Services oversees training under the LTSS State Waiver.
Home Health Aide
Credentialing and regulations follow federal standards (42 CFR 484.80) and South Dakota Administrative Code, 67-16:05:01.
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