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Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
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Complete Hemodialysis Training
Complete an approved hemodialysis technician training program. Programs typically include classroom instruction and clinical practice in dialysis settings.
Clinical Domain (50% of exam)You are here
Focus on patient assessment, vascular access cannulation, treatment monitoring, complications management (hypotension, cramping, blood loss), lab values interpretation, and patient education.
Technical Domain (23% of exam)
Study dialysis machine operation, extracorporeal circuit components, alarm recognition and troubleshooting, water treatment systems, dialysate preparation, and machine disinfection procedures.
Environment & Role Domains (27% of exam)
Review infection control protocols, standard precautions, PPE use, emergency procedures, documentation requirements, professional ethics, scope of practice, and quality improvement.
Can You Take the CCHT Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Educator signature or certificate of completion verifies training
- •Applicants must comply with CMS ESRD Conditions for Coverage and state hemodialysis technician practice requirements
- •If unemployed for 18 months or longer, proof of current retraining and hands-on experience is required
CCHT Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
4-8 weeks of focused review after hemodialysis training, with permit processing potentially taking up to 4 weeks after application receipt
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Use the current NNCC permit and policy instructions for retesting. If unsuccessful, the score report provides score and blueprint-area percentages to guide retest study.
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Orientation, Eligibility, and Exam Strategy
6 sections
Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis Principles, and Adequacy
6 sections
Clinical Assessment and Pre-Treatment Safety
6 sections
Vascular Access, Cannulation, and Treatment Initiation
6 sections
Treatment Monitoring, Complications, and Discontinuation
6 sections
Labs, Medications, Specimens, and Patient Education
6 sections
Technical Systems, Extracorporeal Circuit, and Machine Operation
6 sections
Water Treatment, Dialysate, Reuse, and Equipment Safety
6 sections
Environment, Infection Control, and Emergency Preparedness
6 sections
Role Responsibilities, Documentation, and Professional Communication
6 sections
Integrated CCHT Domain Review and High-Yield Scenarios
6 sections
Exam Day, Retesting, Recertification, and Career Next Steps
6 sections
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CCHT Exam Details
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Administered by NNCC (Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NNCC (Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission) content outline
Patient care before, during, and after hemodialysis, including aseptic technique, assessment, access evaluation, cannulation, monitoring, fluid status, hypotension protocol, and post-treatment care.
Water treatment, extracorporeal circuit components, machine setup, conductivity and pH checks, concentrate mixing, laboratory samples, alarms, troubleshooting, and equipment adverse events.
Infection control, standard precautions, environmental disinfection, isolation supplies, vaccination-related precautions, chemical spills, body mechanics, and unobstructed emergency exits.
Professional boundaries, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, communication with patients, care-team roles, and communicating treatment outcomes to appropriate personnel.
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What's Next After the CCHT?
After passing the CCHT, you can pursue these career paths
CCHT-A
Advanced Certified Hemodialysis Technician
RN
Registered Nurse (bridge programs available)
Biomedical Technician
Dialysis equipment specialist
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