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DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN 
Education and Training Options
TECHNICIAN CAREER PATH 
Experiencing strong growth 
Demand for care has increased dramatically 
Healthcare companies have built hundreds of new facilities 
Administrators are hiring thousands of new technicians 
Entry-level position 
Very few education and training requirements 
Ideal for those who do not want to spend several years in college or completing specialty training
ROLE OF THE TECHNICIAN 
Unlicensed provider 
Works under supervision of nurse or physician 
Performs routine patient care activities 
Medical history documentation 
Record changes in health status 
Measure vital signs and fluid fluctuations 
Prepare patients for treatment 
Monitor treatment period 
Provide emotional support 
Offer patient education
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 
States usually adopt federal guidelines 
Technicians must have high school diploma or GED 
Must complete a formal training program 
Must pass a certification exam within 18 months of hire 
May complete education and training through in-house instruction 
May complete education and training through a local community college or vocational school
ENTERING THE PROFESSION 
Contact local employers to find out about opportunities 
Speak with local colleges about certificate programs 
Read about the profession online 
Become familiar with legislation with one’s own state 
Review federal guidelines and requirements 
Actively participate in local and national organizations 
Check into certification eligibility requirements
CERTIFICATION OPTIONS 
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) 
Has list of approved training programs 
May need to contact them if enrolling in a program not listed 
Will usually approve applicant with proper documentation 
National Nephrology Certification Organizations (NNCO) 
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) 
Generally need documentation of program completion 
Proof of high school level education
HOME STUDY COURSES 
Medical Education Institute (MEI) 
Kidney School 
Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician 
National Association of Nephrology Technicians 
National Kidney Foundation 
American Kidney Fund 
Complementary to formal education and training 
Often used to prepare for certifications examinations 
May be used to meet continuing education requirements
RESOURCES 
Dialysis Technician School 
www.dialysistechniciansalary.org

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Technician Education and Training in the Dialysis Industry

  • 1. DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN Education and Training Options
  • 2. TECHNICIAN CAREER PATH Experiencing strong growth Demand for care has increased dramatically Healthcare companies have built hundreds of new facilities Administrators are hiring thousands of new technicians Entry-level position Very few education and training requirements Ideal for those who do not want to spend several years in college or completing specialty training
  • 3. ROLE OF THE TECHNICIAN Unlicensed provider Works under supervision of nurse or physician Performs routine patient care activities Medical history documentation Record changes in health status Measure vital signs and fluid fluctuations Prepare patients for treatment Monitor treatment period Provide emotional support Offer patient education
  • 4. STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) States usually adopt federal guidelines Technicians must have high school diploma or GED Must complete a formal training program Must pass a certification exam within 18 months of hire May complete education and training through in-house instruction May complete education and training through a local community college or vocational school
  • 5. ENTERING THE PROFESSION Contact local employers to find out about opportunities Speak with local colleges about certificate programs Read about the profession online Become familiar with legislation with one’s own state Review federal guidelines and requirements Actively participate in local and national organizations Check into certification eligibility requirements
  • 6. CERTIFICATION OPTIONS Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) Has list of approved training programs May need to contact them if enrolling in a program not listed Will usually approve applicant with proper documentation National Nephrology Certification Organizations (NNCO) Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Generally need documentation of program completion Proof of high school level education
  • 7. HOME STUDY COURSES Medical Education Institute (MEI) Kidney School Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician National Association of Nephrology Technicians National Kidney Foundation American Kidney Fund Complementary to formal education and training Often used to prepare for certifications examinations May be used to meet continuing education requirements
  • 8. RESOURCES Dialysis Technician School www.dialysistechniciansalary.org