Bill > HB1183

This bill creates the Registered Dialysis Patient Care Technician Act to establish a formal registration and oversight process for dialysis patient care technicians in Arkansas. The legislation requires individuals seeking registration to possess a high school diploma or GED, be employed or enrolled in a training course, obtain national certification within 18 months of employment, and pass a national certification exam. Registrants must submit an application to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, pay an applicable fee, and disclose any felony or misdemeanor convictions. The bill outlines that dialysis patient care technicians can administer direct patient care and hemodialysis under the supervision of a registered nurse, including medication administration and central venous catheter care. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing will maintain a Dialysis Patient Care Technician Registry containing registrant information, and the board has the authority to suspend, revoke, or refuse registration for various reasons such as fraud, unprofessional conduct, or failure to meet requirements. The legislation specifically does not require registration as a medication assistive person and does not apply to technicians working directly with licensed physicians, thus providing a clear regulatory framework for dialysis patient care technicians while ensuring patient safety and professional standards.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1183&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R