Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
Credential: Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
Credentialing Agency: Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)
Renewal Period: 4 years
The BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT) examination measures technical proficiency in certain skills, and general areas of knowledge in hemodialysis. The examination tests the following five major domains of practice and tasks performed in the scope of hemodialysis technology: patient care, machine technology, water treatment, infection control, and education/personal development. This is an entry level certification and requires a high school diploma and one year experience in nephrology patient care, and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 4 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)
100 South Washington Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (202) 462-1252
Fax: (202) 463-1257
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Education REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a high school diploma .
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have one year of experience (12 months) in nephrology patient care, and current active participation in an ESRD facility.
Option 2:Applicants must have successfully completed an accredited dialysis course approved by the BONENT Board.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) credential has the following other requirements:
- Applicants are required to submit two signed letters of reference with their applications. A signed letter will be required from their immediate supervisor. The other will be required from a professional (e.g., a peer or mentor) in the field of nephrology.
- Applicants must be employed at the time of application submission.
Written Exam
- Patient Care (45%)
- Machine Technology (12%)
- Water Treatment (15%)
- Infection Control (18%)
- Education/Personal Development (10%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) examination:
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Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by ISO-Quality Testing, Inc. The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the ISO-Quality Testing, Inc website:
For more information on the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
Renewal Period: 4 years
Additional considerations for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) include:
- All applicants must familiarize themselves with any state licensure requirements for the state in which they intend to be certified.