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Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT)

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BONENT BONENT Nephrology Technology Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Patient Care & Vascular AccessYou are here

Master AV fistula/graft cannulation techniques, central line care bundles, dry weight assessment, and intradialytic monitoring covering 45% of the CHT exam.

30
hours
2

Infection Control & CDC Protocols

Study CDC dialysis-specific standard precautions, Hepatitis B isolation requirements, PPE, and equipment disinfection protocols (18% of exam).

15
hours
3

Water Treatment & AAMI Standards

Learn reverse osmosis, carbon filtration, deionization, total chlorine testing, and ANSI/AAMI RD62 water quality limits (15% of exam).

15
hours
4

Machine Technology & Professional Standards

Review dialyzer physics, blood pump operations, machine alarm troubleshooting, CMS Conditions for Coverage, and ESRD QIP standards (22% of exam).

15
hours
Estimated total study time
75 hours
That's about 8 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the BONENT CHT Exam?

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Age
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
At least 6 months of nephrology patient care experience in an ESRD facility; supervisor verification required
Additional Requirements
  • Active employment at an ESRD facility (CMS ESRD regulations require technician certification within 18 months of hire)
  • Submit BONENT application with documentation of qualifying experience and supervisor attestation
  • Pay application/exam fee ($235 PPE or $255 CBT)
  • Schedule exam through BONENT-approved testing provider
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BONENT CHT Exam Details

Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT)

Administered by BONENT (Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology)

Official Source
70%
Passing Score
150
Questions
3
Hours
$235 (paper) / $255 (CBT)
Exam Fee
Study time: 60-100 hours
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 6 months of nephrology patient care experience with supervisor verification; active employment at an ESRD facility required by federal regulations
Valid for: 4 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official BONENT (Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology) content outline

Patient Care45%

Vascular access care, intradialytic monitoring, complication recognition and response, patient education, dry-weight assessment, fluid management

Machine Technology12%

Dialyzer setup, priming, rinse-back, machine alarms, blood pump operation, anticoagulation delivery

Water Treatment15%

RO system, carbon filtration, deionization, UV disinfection, AAMI ANSI/AAMI RD62 water quality standards, chemical testing

Infection Control18%

CDC hemodialysis precautions, hepatitis B isolation, machine disinfection, catheter care bundles, OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard

Education and Professional Development10%

Patient and staff education, CMS ESRD conditions of coverage, ESRD QIP, ethics, advance directives, professional conduct

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What's Next After the BONENT CHT?

After passing the BONENT CHT, you can pursue these career paths

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

NNCC technician certification meeting federal CMS ESRD requirements for hemodialysis care.

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Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN)

BONENT specialty credential for registered nurses managing hemodialysis units and patient care plans.

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