9407 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

9407.1 An applicant for renewal shall:

1. (a) Submit evidence of completion of twelve (12) hours per year, twenty-four (24) in total, of in-service or continuing education in the area of dialysis or areas relevant to practice during the renewal period; provided that at least ten percent (10%) of the in-service or continuing education shall be in a public health subject as determined and published every five (5) years or as deemed appropriate by the Director;
2. (b) Have completed two (2) hours of continuing education in cultural competency or specialized clinical training on clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer, and any additional Board-mandated topics;
3. (c) Have practiced for a minimum of one hundred (100) hours during the prior twenty-four (24) months as a dialysis technician under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN);
4. (d) Submit a current certification as a dialysis technician from a certification program recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Board; and
5. (e) Complete a CBC as required by § 9403.

9407.2 In-service programs or continuing education provided by a nursing organization, or health services organization that is recognized by the Board, shall be:

1. (a) Current in subject matter;
2. (b) Developed and taught by qualified individuals; and
3. (c) Relevant to the role of a DT.

9407.3 Applications shall be subject to audit to assure compliance with §§ 9407.1 and 9407.2.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11404 (August 23, 2019).