A Certified Hemodialysis Technician performs venipuncture and arterial puncture for the purpose of providing dialysis treatment for a patient. It is required 130 hours of theory and 200 hours of clinical supervised training.
A CHT may also administer local anesthetics, heparin, and sodium chloride solutions according to the protocol established by the medical director of the hemodialysis clinic or hospital unit and under the immediate supervision of a licensed physician, surgeon, or licensed RN. |