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1 Study GUIDEFORDIALYSIS TECHNOLOGY Certification (CANADA)C A N A D I A N B O A R D O F E XA M I N E R S F O R B I O M E D I CA L E N G I N E E R I N G A N DD I A L Y S S T E C H N O L O G I S TSA N DT E C H N I C I A N SRevised March 20102 ContentsIntroduction3 Acknowledgements4 Chapter 17 Role of Agencies in CertificationChapter 210 ExaminationDevelopmentChapter 311 Core CompetenciesChapter 419 ExaminationBlueprintChapter 532 Study Skills &ExaminationSuccessStrategiesChapter 635 Reference ListChapter 736 Sample ExaminationC A N A D I A N B O A R D O F E XA M I N E R S F O R B I O M E D I CA L E N G I N

2 E E R I N G A N DD I A L Y S S T E C H N O L O G I S TSA N DT E C H N I C I A N SRevised March 20103 IntroductionThe purpose of this Study Guide is to help you in preparing for the national certificationexamination in Dialysis Technology. This Guide , along with the suggested text resources,will assist you in reviewing critical concepts related to the Core Competencies in dialysistechnicalpractice. These Core Competencies are included in the Study Guide for yourreview. It is from this document that the exam blueprint was success on the examination will depend on your knowledge and skills in dialysistechnical services andyour ability to apply this knowledge and experience to the questionson the exam.

3 The Study Guide will help you review core concepts and apply this to sampletest questions. The Guide also covers Study skills and test taking strategies to help you is part of the professional s overall commitment to quality care for patients. Asthe role of the Dialysis technologist/techniciancontinues to expand, the need forcertification will become increasingly important. We congratulate you on your decision tocertify in your field of expertise and wish you every success in completion of effort has been made to ensure accuracy throughout this Guide .

4 Unintentionalerrors/omissions are not the responsibility of the Canadian Board of Examiners forBiomedical Engineering and Dialysis : No part of this Study Guide may be reproduced by any means without the writtenconsent of the Canadian Board of Examiners for BiomedicalEngineeringand DialysisTechnologists and information on certificationprocess and feescan be obtained from thewebsite at: can be directed to the Secretariat:By phone613-825-1837By mailBMET Certification Canada97 Pheasant Run DriveNepean, ON, CanadaK2J 2R3C A N A D I A N B O A R D O F E XA M I N E R S F O R B I O M E D I CA L E N G I N E E R I N G A N DD I A L Y S S T E C H N O L O G I S TSA N DT E C H N I C I A N SRevised March 20104 AcknowledgementsThe following individuals were instrumental in development of the Dialysis TechnologyCertification Exam Study Guide .

5 Their positions were effective at the time of initial Committee:Mukesh Gajaria, Manager, Clinical Technology,Hospital for Sick Children, TorontoCANNT Technical MemberDavid Hall, Baxter CorporationPast Chair, Georgian College Dialysis Technology Program Advisory BoardAndrzej Gryka, Manager, Clinical Technology,St. Michael s Hospital, TorontoJim McDougall, Clinical Technologist, DialysisSt. Michael s Hospital, TorontoSripal Parik, Clinical Technologist, DialysisSt. Michael s Hospital, TorontoSam DiGiandomenico, RegistrarOntario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists (OACETT)Linda Ballantine, President Elect 2002 Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses & TechnologistsPatricia Loughren, Program CoordinatorDialysis Technology Program, Georgian College, BarrieExam Item WritersMichael Laing, Technical Services ManagerSouth Alberta Regional Health Authority, CalgaryJim McDougall, Clinical Technologist, DialysisSt.

6 Michael s Hospital, TorontoDoug Franklin, Technical MangerWinnipeg Health Sciences Centre, WinnipegGerry Stabile, Technical ManagerRoyal Victoria Hospital, MontrealC A N A D I A N B O A R D O F E XA M I N E R S F O R B I O M E D I CA L E N G I N E E R I N G A N DD I A L Y S S T E C H N O L O G I S TSA N DT E C H N I C I A N SRevised March 20105 Gabe Fotiou, Technical ManagerYork Central Hospital, Richmond HillMike Curtis, Technical LeaderOakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, OakvilleClarence Graansma, TechnologistGrand River Hospital, KitchenerDavid Hall, Applications SpecialistBaxter Corporation, MississaugaMarc Heroux, TechnologistOttawa Hospital, Civic Campus, OttawaGil Grenier, Director, Technical ServicesFresenius Medical Care, Richmond HillMarc Heroux, TechnologistOttawa Hospital, Civic Campus, OttawaChandra Acharaya, Clinical TechnologistChildren s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, OttawaJim Melder, retired Dialysis technologistSurrey, BCPatricia Loughren, Program CoordinatorDialysis Technology Program, Georgian College, BarrieExamination Setting TeamCharles Estridge, Technical ManagerUniversity Health Network, The Toronto Hospital.

7 TorontoDavid Riggs, Technical ManagerQueen Elizabeth II Hospital, HalifaxRon Mazey, Unit ManagerSudbury Regional Hospital, SudburyMukesh Gajaria, Clinical TechnologistC A N A D I A N B O A R D O F E XA M I N E R S F O R B I O M E D I CA L E N G I N E E R I N G A N DD I A L Y S S T E C H N O L O G I S TSA N DT E C H N I C I A N SRevised March 20106 Hospital for Sick Children, TorontoPatricia Loughren, Program CoordinatorDialysis Technology Program, Georgian College, BarrieCorporate SupportA project of this magnitude could not occur without considerable financial Medical Care Canada has generously donated funding to enable this project tocome to fruition.

8 Through this support, the cost of exam development has not beenpassed on to the candidate who writes the National Certification Team wishes to acknowledge the support of Juan Sanchez,President and Gil Grenier, Director, Technical Services, both of Fresenius Medical CareCanada, for their support in bringing this project to A N A D I A N B O A R D O F E XA M I N E R S F O R B I O M E D I CA L E N G I N E E R I N G A N DD I A L Y S S T E C H N O L O G I S TSA N DT E C H N I C I A N SRevised March 20107 CHAPTER 1 RoleoftheAgencies inCertificationThe International Certification Commission (ICC) includes representation from variousdivisions of the health care industry medical, engineering, manufacturing, governmentand agencies.

9 The ICC supervises the Certification of Dialysis technicians/technologistsunder the umbrella of the Canadian Board of Examinersfor Biomedical Engineering andDialysis Technologistsand Technicians. The Canadian Board of Examiners role is topromote Certification and to administer the national examination for both biomedical anddialysis technologistsand Dialysis technologist/technicianplays an integral role in the care of patients withchronic kidney disease (CKD). They ensure that the equipment and methods used indialysis treatment delivery are safe, effective and in accordance with accepted dialysistechnologist/technicianshares a common goal with other nephrologyprofessionals that is to provide quality care by workingas part of a multi-disciplinaryteam.

10 To this end, the dialysistechnologist/technicianhas a responsibility to remaincurrent and competent in accordance with the CANNT Standards for NephrologyTechnical Practice. The CANNT Standards of Technical Practice were developed by thetechnical membership in consultation with the CANNT Board of undergo scrutiny on a regular basis to ensure currency and the practical aspects of the exam preparation was a significant financialbequest from Fresenius Medical Care Canada. Subsequent to their donation, the work ofthe Steering Committee was made easier, knowing that the cost of exam developmentwould not be passed on to the candidate writing the Certification process is voluntary and is intended to validate the specialized body ofknowledge in the field of Dialysis technology.