44:04:18:07.  Approval and reapproval of nurse aide training programs. The department must approve nurse aide training programs. To obtain approval, the entity providing the nurse aide training program must submit to the department an application on a form provided by the department that contains information demonstrating compliance with requirements specified in this chapter. The department shall respond within 90 days after receipt of the application. The department may grant approval for a maximum of two years.

          At the end of the approval period, the entity must apply for reapproval. As part of the reapproval process, the department shall conduct an unannounced on-site visit to determine compliance with the requirements.

          Source: 21 SDR 118, effective January 2, 1995.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-12-29.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-29.