OAR 333-275-0070
Requirements for Renewal of Certification
(1)
A complete application form must be submitted for recertification.(2)
Employment Requirements for Renewal of Certification:(a)
At the time of certification renewal, the applicant must be prepared to provide evidence of a minimum of 1,000 hours worked as a CHDT during the twenty-four (24) month period immediately preceding certification renewal;(b)
An applicant who is unable to provide evidence of the minimum 1,000 hours worked as a CHDT during the twenty-four month period immediately preceding certification renewal or the prorated required hours worked as a CHDT according to the chart under section (4) of this rule, shall satisfy all of the requirements of a new applicant to obtain certification;(c)
Applicable hours worked as a CHDT are not limited to hours spent providing direct patient care but may include a variety of other tasks commensurate with the individual’s abilities and job description.(3)
Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal of Certification:(a)
At the time of certification renewal, the applicant must be prepared to provide evidence of a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours of Division-approved continuing education accrued within the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding renewal. The Oregon Public Health Division shall determine the appropriateness of all continuing education programs. For those CHDTs completing the training program, the training program hours may be applied towards the continuing education requirement as outlined in OAR 333-275-0110 (Approval Guidelines and Minimal Curriculums for Hemodialysis Technician Training Programs to Qualify for Continuing Education Credit);(b)
An applicant who is unable to provide evidence of the minimum 20 hours of Division-approved continuing education during the twenty-four month period immediately preceding certification renewal, or the prorated required hours of Division-approved continuing education hours according to the chart under section (4) of this rule, shall satisfy all of the requirements of a new applicant to obtain certification.(4)
Prorated Requirements Based on Testing Schedule: The following table shall be applied to prorate the required number of hours worked as a CHDT and the required number of continuing education contact hours for those CHDTs receiving a certification less than twenty-four (24) months prior to the June 30 renewal date as per OAR 333-275-0050 (Certification Expiration). See OAR 333-275-0180 (Fees) Fees for the proration of the certification fee. [Table not included. See ED. NOTE.]
Source:
Rule 333-275-0070 — Requirements for Renewal of Certification, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=333-275-0070.