For individuals pursuing a career in dialysis care within California, navigating the process of certification can be intricate, and the CDPH 283 F form serves as a fundamental step in achieving professional recognition as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT). Managed by the California Department of Public Health's Licensing and Certification Program, this form is not only an initial application but a gateway to a specialty where precision and patient care intersect. Applicants must demonstrate their educational background, successful completion of state-approved training programs, and passing scores on relevant examinations, underpinning the rigor and dedication required in the field. Moreover, this form touches upon the renewal process, highlighting the need for continuous learning and adherence to evolving standards through ongoing education requirements. With specific elements emphasizing the safeguarding of public health and personal data, the form underscores the dual focus on professional competence and ethical responsibility. As potential CHTs embark on this journey, understanding the nuances of the CDPH 283 F form is the first step towards a rewarding career that demands both skill and compassion.
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| Form Name | Form Cdph 283 F |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | cdph283f cdph lc atcs address form |
State of California- Health and Human Services Agency |
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) |
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Licensing and Certification Program (L&C) |
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Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS) |
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MS 3301, P.O. Box 997416 |
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Sacramento, CA |
PHONE: (916) |
FAX: (916) |
CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN (CHT)
INITIAL APPLICATION
(See instructions on the reverse)
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2)EDUCATION
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency (i.e. General EducationYes No Development (GED), High School equivalency, etc.)? You must list the name and address
where you successfully obtained your High School Diploma or equivalency:
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Telephone Number
Date/Year Diploma or Equivalency was Obtained
Address (Number and Street or P.O. Box Number)
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3)TRAINING
You must list the name and address of the CHT training program where you successfully completed training:
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Telephone Number
Provider Number
Completion Date
Address (Number and Street or P.O. Box Number)
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State
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Printed Name of Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer
Signature of RN Trainer
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4)TEST / EXAMINATION
You must list the name and address of the provider where you successfully passed the test / examination:
Name of Test / Examination Provider
Telephone Number
Provider Number
Pass Date
Address (Number and Street or P.O. Box Number)
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State
Zip Code
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Printed Name of Testing / Examination Proctor
Signature of Testing / Examination Proctor
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I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing is true and correct.
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CDPH 283 F (07/12) |
This form is available on our website at: www.cdph.ca.gov |
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CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN (CHT)
GENERAL INFORMATION
A CHT may not perform any duties that require a professional medical or nursing license.
A)Requirements for Initial Certification (must meet all three (3) requirements)
1)Education
a)Have a High School Diploma or equivalency (GED or High School equivalency).
2)Training
a)Have successfully completed a training program that is approved by the medical director and governing body of a Hemodialysis clinic/unit, under the direction of a RN. The training program must be approved by CDPH prior to implementation; OR
b)Have successfully completed a community or
In addition, you must have passed a written examination offered by a Hemodialysis clinic/unit, or a community or
3)Test / Examination
a)Have successfully passed a standardized test that is approved by CDPH; OR
b)Have successfully passed an examination offered by a national commercially available certification program for CHTs, which is approved for this purpose by CMS.
B)Requirements for Renewal
1)Must submit a completed Renewal Application (CDPH 283 G); AND
2)Must obtain thirty (30) hours of
No other documentation will be accepted for the
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1)CHTs may obtain
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INFORMATION COLLECTION AND
*Social Security Number Disclosure: Pursuant to Section 666(a)(13) of Title 42 of the United States Code and California Family Code Section 17520, subdivision (d), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is required to collect social security numbers from all applicants for nursing assistant certificates, home health aide certificates, hemodialysis technician certificates or nursing home administrator licenses. Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory for purposes of establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support orders upon request by the Department of Child Support Services and for reporting disciplinary actions to the Health Integrity and Protection Data Bank as required by 45 CFR §§ 61.1 et seq. Failure to provide your social security number will result in the return of your application. Your social security number will be used by CDPH for internal identification, and may be used to verify information on your application, to verify certification with another state's certification authority, for exam identification, for identification purposes in national disciplinary databases or as the basis of a disciplinary action against you.
CDPH 283 F (07/12) |
This form is available on our website at: www.cdph.ca.gov |
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