Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Become a Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Join our Hemodialysis Technician certification training course to acquire the didactic and clinical requirements needed to develop the skills necessary in caring for patients with permanent kidney failure. This comprehensive online program covers medical terminology, patient evaluation, and real-world scenarios, enhancing your skills with a practical lab kit.
Upon course completion, you will be eligible for a Clinical Experience to meet the requirements for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) exam offered by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT). Plus, you can apply for a Red Cross workshop to attain your CPR/BLS certification. Start your journey towards a rewarding healthcare career today!
DISCLAIMER: This course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in CA, KY, MD, NM, OH, OR, SD, and WV. Ensure that the Hemodialysis Technician course meets your state’s requirements.
Participation in a Clinical Experience is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and/or drug screening that is consistent with the requirements of both state and federal laws. To qualify for the Clinical Experience application process, students must complete the online course successfully and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the Clinical Experience application process does not guarantee a placement. However, affiliated partnerships increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs.
Job Outlook for Certified Hemodialysis Technicians
The current job outlook for hemodialysis technicians (or dialysis technicians) is faster than the average for all professions (3%), with a projected increase of 12% expected through 2031.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician FAQs
What is the typical salary range for certified hemodialysis technicians?
Salary for hemodialysis technicians, also often known as dialysis technicians, can vary depending on factors such as location, experience, and the healthcare facility. For example, according to Salary.com, the average certified dialysis technician salary in the U.S. is $44,000 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $39,400 and $49,300.
How long does it take to become a certified hemodialysis technician?
The path to becoming a certified hemodialysis technician typically involves completing a formal certified hemodialysis technician training program, which can take several months, followed by obtaining certification. Overall, it may take up to a year to become a certified technician, but the timeline can vary based on individual circumstances.
What are the key responsibilities of a certified hemodialysis technician?
Certified hemodialysis technicians are responsible for setting up and maintaining dialysis machines, monitoring patients during treatment, recording vital signs, and ensuring the safety and comfort of patients. They also play a crucial role in infection control and maintaining a sterile environment.
How can I maintain my hemodialysis technician certification?
To maintain your certification, you typically need to complete continuing education credits and periodically renew your certification. Requirements can vary by certifying organization, so it’s essential to stay updated on the specific renewal requirements set by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) or the relevant certifying body.
Course Objectives
Explain pre- and post-treatment patient assessment, intervention, and treatment management.
Discuss water treatment system components, design, and maintenance.
Identify education opportunities, emphasize quality, documentation, and communication skills.
Describe dialysis machine setup, maintenance, and compliance documentation.
Cover clean, safe patient environments, dialysis precautions, and isolation procedures.
Prerequisites and Requirements
To enroll in this course, candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
Because of the prominent role Medicare and Medicaid play in funding the treatment of end stage renal disease, federal statutes should consider the minimum requirements in states without formal regulations on dialysis centers and personnel. BONENT certification standards, to which the ed2go program conforms, comply with these federal standards. The hemodialysis technician course does not meet requirements in KY, MD, NM, OH, OR, SD, and WV.
Curriculum
See curriculum and additional content on the main course enrollment page.
Instructors
Carline Dalgleish
Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems, a master’s degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.
Sharon L. Blackford
Sharon L. Blackford, MA, BA, RMA, has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She has a Master’s degree in Organizational Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and has served as a Registered Medical Assistant since 1994. Sharon was an active duty Clinical Specialist in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Sharon later moved to the Gulf Coast to accept a position as the Director of Education of Blue Cliff College and was promoted to Campus Director.
Stacey O’Brien
Stacey O’Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O’Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.
Leahnata Davis
Dr. Leahnata Davies has been a nurse public health expert and nurse leader for over 20 years. Her teaching philosophy for health education is grounded and intertwined with her philosophy of nursing. Her hands-on experience in the nursing field has shaped the kind of teacher and mentor she hopes to be. She would like to set a foundation integrated with evidence-based practice to provide the basis of professional practice while supporting students’ emotional, intellectual, and educational needs. Her desire to teach is twofold: She is committed to improving care for patients but also wants to continue to share her love of learning and passion for addressing the needs of the community, the healthcare system, and the learners. As an educator, she hopes to accomplish this through critical engagement, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Her health care experience includes progressive experience in clinical and public health, healthcare administration, case management, health education, and instruction. As a public health expert,
Dr. Davies has extensive experience assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the delivery of optimal care and services in diverse healthcare settings, including managing and executing government-funded care programs. In addition to a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health Science from Walden University, Dr. Davies holds a Master of Public Health degree from Walden University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Felician College, Lodi, NJ.
Kate Moura Dos Santos
Kate Moura Dos Santos currently resides along the east coast in the beautiful state of Vermont. She started her career in the medical field in 1981 in the US ARMY as an active-duty Medical Secretary. After an honorable discharge, she became a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) and Home Health Aide. She has worked in various capacities and disciplines including Med Surg, Neurology, ICU, Cardiac ICU, inpatient facilities as well as skilled nursing facilities, private homes, inpatient psych units and Alzheimer’s memory units. She became so confident in her skills as an LNA, that in 2001, she became owner and operator of “Changing Seasons Home Health Care”. She realized while operating her home care business, that she enjoyed teaching and training others in becoming proficient as an LNA, home health care aide.
Alexis M. Ramirez
Alexis M Ramirez, DNP, MSN, NPD-BC, CCRN has worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many years in cardiovascular critical care as well as taught in the acute care and academic settings. In addition to serving the community through care delivery, she has trained Patient Care Assistants, Monitor Technicians, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses throughout her career.
Dr. Ramirez completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from California State University, Fresno in 2021. She completed her master’s in nursing education from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2014. She is board certified in Nursing Professional Development and as a Critical Care Nurse.
Betty Stahl
Betty Stahl holds a doctorate in pharmacy from Shenandoah University. Over the past several years, she has taught pharmacy technician programs at ASA College in New York City and ACT in Arlington, Virginia. Stahl has also worked as a pharmacist in independent and hospital settings.
Pam Ball
Pam Ball has nearly 30 years as a master’s level prepared registered nurse specializing in Nephrology Nursing. Throughout her career, she has trained over 1500 nurses and technicians on providing safe and quality care for renal failure patients.
Pam resides in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and a rescue dog named Sumo. She is blessed with three adult children and two grandchildren, that keep them quite busy. They enjoy time together outside and love annual beach trips. Her favorite hobby is making crafts with her grandchildren.
Pam graduated from Excelsior College in 2014 and started her doctrine degree at South College in the fall of 2023. She believes knowledge is power and we should never stop learning.
