What if my certification has already expired? Can I complete continuing education now to be recertified by continuing education?

All eligibility criteria for recertification must be met by your certification expiration date. If you have worked 3000 hours during your certification period as a dialysis technician, but did notcomplete 30 hours of nephrology continuing education credits within the dialysis technician's scope of practice by your certification expiration date, you will need to Recertify by Examination.

What if I can't find my certificates for continuing education completed during my certification period?

The provider of the continuing education program should be able to provide you with a duplicate certificate of completion.  You will need copies of your certificates of completion for all continuing education programs reported on your recertification application.  A copy of a certificate or certificates may be requested upon review of your application and must be provided upon request.  If you are not able to obtain copies of the certificates of completion, it is recommended that you do not report these programs on your recertification application.  Providing information that can not be sup

What if I did not work 3000 hours as a dialysis technician during my 3-year certification period?

If you have worked as a dialysis technician within the last 18 months, you may be eligible to apply to take the exam to become certified again by using the initial CCHT examination application. If it has been more than 18 months since you last worked as a dialysis technician, you will be considered a new technician and will be required to go through re-training before being eligible to apply to take the CCHT examination. 
 

I am not currently employed. Do I need an employer to verify work hours during my certification period?

Yes, a current, or previous supervisor will need to verify 3000 hours of dialysis technician work experience during your 3-year certification period.  If you did not work 3000 hours as a dialysis technician during your certification period, you are not eligible for recertification.

What is my registration number?

NNCC is your national certification board. NNCC does not issue numbers with your certification. There are some states that require a state registration or certification, and those states may issue a registration or certification number. NNCC will ask for the registration number, if applicable. If you do not have a state registration or certification number, you will leave this question blank on your recertification application.
 

How will I benefit from obtaining the CCHT-A certification credential?

The CCHT-A shows that you are working at an advanced level of practice and have proven your knowledge and skills by passing the CCHT-A examination. The biggest benefit of this credential may be personal satisfaction. There may be benefits offered by your employer for earning this credential, this would need to be discussed with your employer.

 

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