CCHT Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED). As of 10/14/08, hemodialysis patient care technicians with greater than 4 years of work experience and lacking evidence of a high school diploma or its equivalent, may use experience in lieu of the high school diploma.
2. The applicant must have successfully completed a training program for hemodialysis patient care technicians that included both classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience.
3. The applicant must obtain the signature of a preceptor/supervisor to verify training and clinical experience. It is recommended, but not required, that an applicant have a minimum of six months (or 1,000 hours) of clinical experience, including the training period, prior to taking the exam.
4. The applicant must be in compliance with state regulations of the practice of hemodialysis patient-care technicians. Applicants must meet the experience requirement (for certification) of the state in which they practice.

Technician Certification FAQ