Training Programs
Nurse Aide Training Program
Approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, this 75 hour program is divided into three components:
- 16 hours of self directed study
- 24 hours of classroom instruction
- 35 hours of clinical instruction
After completion of the program, participants are eligible to take the state certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. For information on enrolling a student for the Nurse Aide Training Program or to register for the Certification Exam, please call 605-668-8475.
2010 Nurse Aide Training Program Dates for classes held at Avera Education & Staffing Solutions in Yankton, SD
January 19, 21, 26, 28 4 - 10 p.m.
February 9, 10, 11 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 18, 19, 22, 23 4 - 10 p.m.
April 21, 21, 22 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May 17, 18, 19 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 22, 24, 28, 30 4 - 10 p.m.
July 14, 15, 16 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
August 4, 5, 6 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 2, 7, 8, 9 4 - 10 p.m.
October 5, 6, 7 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 3, 4, 8, 10 4 - 10 p.m.
December 28, 29, 30 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2010 Certification Testing Dates held at Avera Education & Staffing Solutions in Yankton, SD
January 20
January 27
February 3
March 3
April 1
May 5
June 18
June 21
July 21
August 12
September 14
October 13
November 12
December 14
Candidates must arrive at 9:10 a.m. for testing.
Medication Aide Training Program
This 20 hour program includes 16 hours of classroom instruction and 4 hours of clinical training and is approved by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Students work individually with the instructor and complete a written exam and mock medication pass. For information on enrolling a student for the Medication Aide Training Program, please call 605-668-8475.
2010 Medication Aide Training Program dates for classes held at Avera Education & Staffing Solutions in Yankton, SD
January 22, 25, 29
March 25, 26, 30
May 6, 7, 11
July 6, 7, 12
September 20, 21, 28
November 16, 17, 22
Classes are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Feeding Assistant Training Program
Approved by the South Dakota Department of Health this 10 hour program includes 8 hours of classroom study complimented with 2 hours of clinical training. Students are required to pass an exam at the end of the program.
Feeding Assistant Training Programs are held on an as needed basis.
If you are interested in holding the training program in your facility, or would like information on enrolling a student, please call 605-668-8475.
Training Programs can be provided at your facility upon request.
Call 605-668-8475 for a price quote.
