California Occupational License

License Title:
    Certified Hemodialysis Technician
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Public Health
     Licensing and Certification
     Aide and Technician Certification Section

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: MS 3301
P. O. Box 997416
Sacramento,  CA  95899 - 7416

     Phone Number: (916) 327-2445
     Fax Number: (916) 552-8785

     E-mail Address: cna@cdph.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/AidesAndTechs.aspx

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
End Stage Renal Dialysis Clinic.

Fees: $0 fee for initial and renewal certification process.

Examination Frequency: One time

Exam Locations: Statewide and National

Experience Requirement: Have a high school diploma or equivalency or have greater than 4 years experience in dialysis as of October 14, 2008. Have successfully completed a CDPH approved hemodialysis training program. Have successfully passed a standardized test approved by the CDPH or the examination offered by a national commercially available certification program.

Average Time to Process Application: 4 weeks.

Renewal Period: Every 4 years.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Authority: California Business and Professions Code, Section 1247-1247.9.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other292099