54.1-2729.3 - Prohibition on use of title without holding certification; continuing competency requirements; fees; penalty. - Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-2729.3. Prohibition on use of title without holding certification;continuing competency requirements; fees; penalty.

A. No person shall hold himself out to be or advertise or permit to beadvertised that he is a dialysis patient care technician or dialysis caretechnician as defined in this chapter unless such person has obtainedcertification from an organization approved by the Board of HealthProfessions as examining candidates for appropriate competency or technicalproficiency to perform as dialysis patient care technicians or dialysis caretechnicians.

B. The title restrictions provided by this section shall apply to the use ofthe terms "dialysis patient care technician" and "dialysis caretechnician" or any other term or combination of terms used alone or incombination with the terms "licensed," "certified," or "registered," assuch terms also imply a minimum level of education, training, and competence.A person who is authorized for provisional practice to provide direct patientcare while obtaining practical experience shall be identified as a"trainee" while working in a renal dialysis facility.

C. The Board of Health Professions may require such continuing competencytraining as it may deem necessary for dialysis patient care technicians ordialysis care technicians.

D. Any person who willfully violates the provisions of this chapter shall beguilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.

(2003, c. 995; 2006, c. 75.)