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Blood Pressure Cuff Stethoscope Thermometer Computer Graduation Requirement: Upon completion of all sections of the program, with a grade average of no less than 70% and passing a comprehensive practical and written examination of all skills and knowledge attained, the successful graduate will receive a certificate as a Hemodialysis Technician. Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.1011 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-2099 Licensure Requirement Certification and licensing is a requirement for dialysis technicians in all states, and maintaining licensure involves continuing education. All states have established training and testing programs that result in the title of Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT). All states require that prospective state -certified technicians be first certified by the Board of Nephrology Examination for Nurses and Technicians (BONENT). Although it varies from state to state, licensed technicians are expected to complete a specific number of hours of continuing education to renew their licenses every 2-4 years. 1) Education a) Have a high school diploma or equivalency (GED or High School equivalency). 2) Training a) Have successfully completed a training program that is approved by the medical director and governing body of a Hemodialysis clinic/unit, under the direction of an RN. The training program must be approved by CDPH prior to Implementation; OR b) Have successfully completed a community or corporate -based training program, or a training program offered by an educational institution approved by CDPH. c) Have passed a written examination offered by a Hemodialysis clinic/unit, or a community or corporate - based training program that meets California law and a skills checklist observed by an RN. 3) Test / Examination a) Have successfully passed a standardized test that is approved by CDPH; OR b) Have successfully passed an examination offered by a national, commercially available, certification program for CHTs, which is approved for this purpose by CMS. Program Externship Requirements: The student must provide proof of the following: 1. Hepatitis B surface antibody blood test. 2. Hepatitis B surface antigen blood test. 3. Tuberculin (TB) skin test or chest film, within the last 12 months. 4. Possess a current CPR card for health care providers. ProgRms Weeks Pru6�'am C dlt CIP Toulon/Flour TuMon SrRP I Re& Texihoeln AeeoeW 'SLPPIIezI Sotal Chages EOC Hours 6RTIPICATB Te[Evtlan 25 3P0 N/A 51.1911 E2T.42 E412).99 E2Reu E15.P0 E'lP.99 E91P.U0 S),102.PP 292P99