Rule 30-2860-1.1 - ApplicantsA. Certification by Examination 1) Applicants for certification as a hemodialysis technician by examination shall submit the following to the board: (a) A completed board application:(b) Official written evidence of a diploma or GED from an approved high school or the equivalent thereof, as determined by the appropriate education agency;(c) Official written evidence of successful completion of an in-state hemodialysis technician program approved by the board;(d) Evidence of competence in English related to healthcare/nursing provided the first language is not English;(e) Official written evidence of employment, if employed as a technician for five (5) years or longer;(f) Evidence of successful completion of the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners for Nursing and Technology (BONENT); or the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO); and(g) Any other official records required by the board;2) Applicants for certification by examination for CCHT with five (5) years or more experience shall be able to waive the theory component of a training program, but shall be required to perform at least (45) RN supervised cannulations.3) The passing score for the examination shall be a standard score as recommended by the NNCC national certifying entity or its successor and adopted by the board.4) An applicant for reexamination must submit a reexamination and required nonrefundable fees by the deadline date established by the board.5) Results of the examination may be reported to the applicants; but, shall not be reported over the phone. The board may release examination results to any individual or agency upon written authorization from the candidate and payment of required nonrefundable fee.B. Certification by Endorsement 1) Applicants who have practiced as uncertified hemodialysis technicians in other states or who have been certified in another state may apply for certification by endorsement in Mississippi if they provide: (a) Official evidence directly from the training program of the successful completion of an approved hemodialysis technician training program in another state meeting or exceeding the requirements of Mississippi;(b) Official evidence of current certification by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners for Nursing and Technology (BONENT); or the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO).(c) Official evidence of current certification in another state or territory as applicable, if the state from which the applicant is coming regulates and certifies hemodialysis technicians; and(d) Required nonrefundable licensure fee and completed attested application for endorsement.C. Renewal 1) CCHTs shall complete the renewal process including submission of an application for renewal by July 31 of every odd number year.2) If the certificate is not renewed by July 31 of the odd number year, the CCHT does not hold a valid certificate and shall not function as a CCHT until the lapsed certificate has been reinstated.3) Attested renewal applications, nonrefundable renewal fee and proof of certification by the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners for Nursing and Technology (BONENT) or the National Nephrology Certification Organization (NNCO) shall be submitted to the board prior to July 31 of every odd number year.D. Reinstatement Applicants for reinstatement of certifications which have lapsed must provide:
1) An attested reinstatement application, nonrefundable reinstatement fee and proof of certification by the board-approved national certifying entity to the board. Incomplete applications for certification become null and void one (1) year after date of last noted activity. Applications containing fraudulent or misrepresented information could be the basis for denial of certification.
2) If the applicant has not worked as a CCHT within the year preceding application, successful completion of a board-approved educational program may be required as set forth in Part 2860, Chapter 4, Rule 4.1, Refresher Course Requirements.3) The board reserves the right to determine who is duly qualified for reinstatement of certification.E. Certification and Applications 1) The board reserves the right to determine who is duly qualified for renewal of certification.2) Incomplete applications for certification become null and void one (1) year after date of last noted activity.3) Applications containing fraudulent or misrepresented information could be the basis for denial of certification.30 Miss. Code. R. 2860-1.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-15-17 and § 73-15-101 (1972, as amended).