Dialysis Technicians

Dialysis Technician Certification & Regulation

The West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses regulates Dialysis Technicians (DT) in West Virginia pursuant to W. Va. Code §30-7C-1 and Title 19 Legislative Rules. All initial applications, endorsement requests, and annual renewals must be submitted electronically through our online system.

Apply or Renew in the Nurse Portal →

🗓️ Annual Renewal Schedule

Dialysis Technician certification renewals occur annually from May 1 through June 30. You cannot practice in West Virginia without a current, active West Virginia Dialysis Technician certificate.

Certification Pathways & Requirements

Initial Certification

$200.00 Application Fee

For applicants who have completed a Board-approved Dialysis Technician training program and are preparing for or holding national certification. A temporary permit may be issued allowing practice while awaiting exam results.

Apply via Portal →

Certification by Endorsement

Reciprocity Applicants

For individuals certified in another state or jurisdiction holding active national credentials from an approved certifying body. A 90-day temporary permit is available upon application receipt.

Apply by Endorsement via Portal →

Reinstatement

$200.00 Reinstatement Fee

For technicians whose West Virginia certification has lapsed due to non-renewal. Requires proof of active national certification and updated background check documentation.

Request Reinstatement via Portal →

Approved National Certifying Bodies

Under Series 13 Legislative Rules, initial and endorsement applicants must hold or obtain certification from one of the following Board-approved testing organizations:

Required Forms, Laws & Legislative Rules

Dialysis Technician Application Forms

The following supplementary certification forms must be completed and uploaded directly through the Nurse Portal during the application process:

Statutory Authority & Legislative Rules

Registered Nurses, Dialysis Technicians, and training program administrators are encouraged to review state governing laws and scope of practice rules:

Looking for Verification or Historical Lapsed Lists?

Verify a Dialysis Technician: Perform a free primary source lookup by name or certification number on our Online Verification Portal (Select License Type: DT).
Lapsed License Rosters: Official annual lists of lapsed Dialysis Technician certifications are archived on our Lapsed License List Page.