1. A. Initial certification. Except as provided in §D of this regulation, an applicant for initial certification as a dialysis technician shall have successfully completed a dialysis technician training program approved by the Board.

2. B. Certification by Endorsement. An applicant for certification as a dialysis technician by endorsement shall:

   1. (1) Hold a certificate to practice as a dialysis technician that:

      1. (a) Was issued by another state or territory of the United States that has certification requirements that are essentially similar to those set forth in Health Occupations Article, §8-6A-05, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
      2. (b) Is in good standing; and
   2. (2) Have successfully completed a dialysis technician training program that meets the standards for an approved dialysis technician training program set by the Board.
3. C. A certified dialysis technician shall obtain national dialysis technician certification within 18 months of the date of hire as a certified dialysis technician.
4. D. An individual certified as a certified nursing assistant with the status of dialysis technician (CNA-DT) shall be deemed to meet the requirements for initial certification as a dialysis technician under §A of this regulation.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§ 8-205, 8-303, 8-6A-01 through 8-6A-10, 8-6A-12, 8-6A-14.1, 8-6A-15, 8-701, 8-703, 8-705, and 8-706,
Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 4, 2025 (52:15 Md. R. 812)

Regulation .08D, F amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .08G adopted effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)

Regulation .10C, D amended effective April 27, 2026 (53:8 Md. R. 356)