CNA
Register for CNA Online Training Solutions 3.5
* Independents must have all training completed within six months of being issued a ID/Password.
Upcoming CNA 8-Hour Skill Review
Please contact us at 605-668-8475 for additional Skills Review Dates.
CNA Clinical Dates
Please contact us at 605-668-8475 for Clinical Dates.
CNA Testing Dates
- Monday, October 28 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, October 28 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, November 18 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, November 18 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 9 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, December 9 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, December 30 - 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 14 - 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 14 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 27 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, January 27 - 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 11 - 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, February 11 - 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 25 - 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, February 25 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 10 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, March 10 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, March 24 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, March 24 - 12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 10 - 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 10 - 12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 22 - 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 22 - 12:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 2 - 9:00 a.m.
- Friday, May 2 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, May 19 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, May 19 - 12:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Friday, May 30 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 16 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, June 16 - 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, June 30 - 9:00 a.m.
- Monday, June 30 - 12:30 p.m.
Med Aide
Med Aide
Register for Classes
Please contact us at averasolutions@avera.org with any questions or feedback.
* Transcripts indicating Nursing Pharmacology Credit must be submitted to AESS for approval prior to program access.
RN Clinical Sponsor Requirements
The MED Aide RN Clinical Sponsor doing the 3-hour Skills Evaluation must:
3-Hour Clinical Skills Performance Evaluation
To schedule the Clinical Skills Performance Evaluation, please contact us at 605-668-8475.
Med Aide Exam Dates
To schedule an exam date and time, please contact us at 605-668-8475.
Upon course registration, the RN Clinical Sponsor will be automatically provided a student username and password allowing the student to access the course. A separate exam code or password will be sent to the RN Clinical Sponsor to use to access the Unit Exams and Final Exam. The exam code is a secure code and must be entered only by the RN Clinical Sponsor or his/her designated proctor. The RN Clinical Sponsor is ultimately responsible for the security of the exam code. The secure exam code is not to be shared with the student at any time.
Once the secure exam code has been received, the exams will be available to test the student at anytime (24/7) convenient for the RN Clinical Sponsor. (As a reminder, all exams must be proctored or directly observed by the RN Clinical Sponsor or his/her designee.)
Train the Trainer
Register for Train the Trainer Classes
South Dakota requirements for a primary instructor of a nurse aide training program include that the licensed nurse shall have completed a course of instruction in teaching adults or shall have experience in teaching adults within the past five years. Avera Train the Trainer satisfies state requirements for having completed an adult instruction course. Once you complete the course, you will receive a certificate from Avera Education & Staffing Solutions. This course is also helpful for supplemental instructors or those wanting a refresher, though not required. This course containing general adult education principles may be helpful for instructors of Medication Administration Training Programs or those engaged with any other employee instruction.
Consult Avera Education & Staffing Solutions for cost and details at 605.668.8475 or averasolutions@avera.org
Visit the main course page for additional information.
Dining Assistant
Dining Assistant
To Register for the Online Dining Assistant Training Program, the student must:
The facility should have a main contact person to register students and maintain documentation and communication with Avera Education & Staffing Solutions.
Facility must indicate to AESS that they have an approved training program.
Click to Register
Please contact us at 605-668-8475 for more information.