OAR 333-275-0080: Hemodialysis Technician Provisional Certificate

(1) A provisional certificate may be issued to a person who has successfully completed a hemodialysis technician education and training program offered by an educational institution or an education and training program that meets the requirements specified in OAR 333-275-0110, and who is waiting to take a national certification exam. (2) An applicant for a hemodialysis technician provisional certificate must provide documentation that the applicant meets the qualifications specified in OAR 333-275-0020 and submit a complete application in accordance with OAR 333-275-0030. (3) The Authority will review and approve an application for a provisional certificate in accordance with OAR 333-275-0040. (4) A provisional certificate is valid for six months and may be renewed one time. (5) A CHDT with a provisional certificate must: (a) Apply for renewal of the certificate in accordance with OAR 333-275-0085; or (b) Apply for full certification in accordance with OAR 333-275-0030, if eligible. (6) A CHDT who holds a provisional certificate has a maximum of 12 months from the date the original certificate was issued to pass a national certification exam specified in OAR 333-275-0020. (a) A CHDT must report to the Authority if they have failed a national certification exam within the time period specified. (b) The Authority shall revoke a provisional certificate pursuant to ORS 688.650 and ORS chapter 183 when a CHDT fails to pass a national certification exam within the time period specified in this rule. (c) A CHDT whose provisional certificate has been revoked for failure to pass a national certification exam: (A) May work as a trainee hemodialysis technician in accordance with OAR 333-275-0100 until the next scheduled examination; and (B) Must complete an abbreviated hemodialysis technician training program. (7) As used in this rule, "educational institution" means a community college, college or university, or a licensed vocational school that is authorized or licensed by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission.