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(A) To obtain a temporary certificate one to practice as a dialysis technician, an applicant who meets the qualifications set forth in division (A) of section 4723.75 of the Revised Code shall:
(1) Submit a completed application on a form specified by the board that includes the requirements set forth in division (A) of section 4723.75 of the Revised Code. When the applicant is enrolled in a dialysis technician training program approved by the board, the applicant shall submit, the application no later than four weeks prior to completing the program; and
(2) Submit an application fee of thirty-five dollars.
(B) The board shall issue a temporary certificate one to practice as a dialysis technician as follows:
(1) Upon notice from a training program approved by the board that the applicant has successfully completed the program and has demonstrated competency to practice as a dialysis technician in accordance with division (B) of section 4723.75 of the Revised Code, the board shall issue the applicant a temporary certificate one that is current for not more than eighteen months after the applicant entered a dialysis training program approved by the board;
(2) For an applicant who is not required to complete a dialysis technician training program pursuant to division (A)(3)(b) or (A)(3)(c) of section 4723.76 of the Revised Code, the board shall issue the applicant a temporary certificate one that is current as follows:
(a) For an applicant who has experience as a dialysis technician, in a jurisdiction that does not license or certify dialysis technicians, for twelve full months or longer after successfully completing a training program that is substantially similar to a program approved by the board, the certificate shall be current for not more than six months; or
(b) For an applicant who has experience as a dialysis technician, in a jurisdiction that does not license or certify dialysis technicians, for less than twelve months after successfully completing a training program that is substantially similar to a program approved by the board, the certificate shall be current for not more than the number of months equal to eighteen months less the number of full months the individual worked as a dialysis technician.
(C) An applicant who does not pass the examination of a testing organization approved by the board while holding a temporary certificate one may apply for a temporary certificate two. To obtain a temporary certificate two the applicant shall:
(1) At the time of expiration of a temporary certificate one or the effective date of a temporary certificate two, be Be actively enrolled or re-enrolled, in a board-approved dialysis training program that has been modified to meet the learner's needs;
(2) Submit a completed application on a form specified by the board that includes the requirements of division (C) of section 4723.76 of the Revised Code: and
(3) Submit a temporary certificate renewal fee of twenty-five dollars. A temporary certificate two to practice as a dialysis technician shall be considered current for not more than six months after the applicant enters or re-enters a dialysis training program approved by the board and shall not be renewed.
(D) An applicant who does not pass the examination of a testing organization approved by the board while holding a temporary certificate one followed by a temporary certificate two may apply for a temporary certificate three. To obtain a temporary certificate three the applicant shall:
(1) Enroll or re-enroll in a dialysis training program approved by the board only after waiting at least one year after expiration of a temporary certificate two;
(2) Submit a completed application on a form specified by the board; and
(3) Submit a temporary certificate renewal fee of twenty-five dollars.
(E) An individual who holds any temporary certificate issued by the board shall not act as a trainer or preceptor in any dialysis training program.
(F) The holder of a temporary certificate issued in accordance with this rule may place the certificate on inactive status by notifying the board in writing of the intent to place the certificate on inactive status and returning the temporary certificate to the board. Upon receipt by the board of the returned temporary certificate, the time during which the certificate is considered current shall be tolled or suspended. When an individual submits written notification to the board requesting reactivation of the temporary certificate and a reactivation fee equal to the amount of the current fee for that certificate, the board shall reactivate a temporary certificate. Once reactivated, the temporary certificate shall remain active for the length of time for which it was originally issued, less the amount of time for which it previously was on active status.
(G) If through no fault of the board an applicant for a temporary certificate to practice as a dialysis technician is not determined eligible for a temporary certificate within one year from receipt of the application, the application shall be considered void and the fee forfeited. The application shall state the circumstances under which this forfeiture may occur.
R.C.
119.032 review dates:
10/08/2010 and
10/01/2015
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority:
4723.79
Rule
Amplifies:
4723.75,
4723.751,
4723.76
Prior
Effective Dates: 10/01/2000, 02/01/2002, 02/01/2003, 02/01/2004, 02/01/2006