- Some states may require certification of dialysis technicians. Dialysis technicians must meet training requirements and pass an examination to be certified in the field. The Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology offers certification for dialysis technicians and technologists. Candidates must complete 40 contact hours in a four-year renewal period to maintain certification with the board.
- Candidates for certification as a dialysis technician or for a position in a health care facility must have a minimum of a high school education. A high school education is necessary for entry into a dialysis-training program. To meet eligibility requirements for the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology certification, candidates must submit a copy of the high school diploma or official transcripts from the high school.
- Employers may prefer dialysis technician candidates who have completed a training program. The health care facility may provide training to dialysis technicians on the job as well. Dialysis technician programs include courses in dialysis and renal disease, fundamentals of patient care, nutrition and psychosocial aspects of dialysis. Programs for dialysis technicians may be found in vocational schools, community colleges and technical colleges. Dialysis technicians seeking certification from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology must complete a program approved by the board. Candidates can also meet board certification requirements with one year of experience in nephrology patient care. The candidate must also be an active participant in an end stage renal disease facility.
- The board requires candidates for certification pass the Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician examination. The exam covers five areas of study, which include patient care, machine technology, dialyzer reprocessing, water treatment and educational development.
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