NNCC

The NNCC offers the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) examination. A joint task force of the National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT) and the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association (ANNA) initiated the development of this examination. Technicians are eligible to take the CCHT examination with a suggested minimum of six months experience in nephrology technology. The CCHT examination measures cognitive levels in four dialysis practice areas: clinical (50%), technical (23%), environmental (15%), and role (12%). NANT recognizes the CCHT examination as a valid measure of basic competency for hemodialysis patient care technicians.

For information on the CCHT examination, a schedule of test sites and dates, and/or to download a CCHT examination application please visit the NNCC website at www.nncc-exam.org.

BONENT

The Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) offers an examination for Hemodialysis Technician Certification, leading to the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) designation. Technicians are eligible to take the CHT exam with a minimum of 12 months experience in nephrology technology. The BONENT Hemodialysis Technician Certification Examination measures technical proficiency in five major domains of practice and tasks performed in the scope of hemodialysis technology: patient care (65%), machine technology (10%), water treatment (5%), dialyzer reprocessing (5%) and education/personal development (15%). NANT recognizes the CHT examination as a valid measure of technical proficiency for all hemodialysis technicians.

The Board of Nephrology Examiners, Inc. Nursing and Technology (BONENT) examinations are given by Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP). BONENT information web page.

NNCO

The National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) offers two examinations: Clinical Nephrology Technology, leading to the Certified in Clinical Nephrology Technology (CCNT) designation and Biomedical Nephrology Technology, leading to the Certified in Biomedical Nephrology Technology (CBNT) designation. Technicians are eligible to take the CCNT and CBNT exams with a minimum of 12 months experience in nephrology technology.

The Clinical Nephrology Technology examination measures knowledge in four major areas: principles of dialysis (25%), machine preparation and operation (20%), patient assessment (20%) and treatment (35%). NANT recognizes the CCNT examination as a valid measure of current competence in the specialized area of practice of patient care hemodialysis technicians.

The Biomedical Nephrology Technology examination measures knowledge in six major areas: principles of dialysis (25%), scientific concepts (15%), electronic applications (10%), water treatment (20%), equipment functions (20%) and environmental/regulatory issues (10%). NANT recognizes the CBNT examination as a measure of current competence in the specialized area of practice of biomedical hemodialysis technicians.