Health & Personal Services
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.
Dialysis Technician
6–9 mo full-time. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review. VTW-DIALYSIS-V1 #9771: mapped to the NNCC Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam blueprint (150 items, 3 hrs, pass at scaled 1,400) and the BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT) standard; CMS Conditions for Coverage for ESRD Facilities informs the safety unit.
Core curriculum
renal anatomy and physiologyprinciples of kidney disease and renal failurehemodialysis theory and proceduresvascular access care and monitoringdialysis machine setup, operation, and troubleshootingwater treatment systems and water quality testingdialysate preparation and quality assurancepatient assessment and vital sign monitoringinfection control and bloodborne pathogen precautionsemergency recognition and responsemedication awareness and scope of practicedocumentation and patient rightssafety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement
Course & assessment plan
Course plan in development.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| CCHT | Industry certification | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission |
| CHT | Industry certification | Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology |
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