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GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Board of Nursing
(Amendment)
201 KAR 20:476.Dialysis technician credentialing requirements for initial credentialing, renewal, and reinstatement.
Section 1.
Requirements for Initial Dialysis Technician Credential.(1)
An individual who wants to be credentialed as a dialysis technician (DT) in order to engage in dialysis care shall:(a)
File with the board the Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;(b)
Pay the fee established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation;(c)
Have completed a board approved DT training program;(d)
Submit the Checklist for Dialysis Technician Competency Validation; and(e)
Submit a criminal record check pursuant to subsection (3) of this section and meet the requirements of that subsection.(2)
(a)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (d), and (e) of this section, an applicant who has completed an out of state DT training program that is not approved by the board and who does not hold certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c) shall submit to the board the training program's curriculum and evidence of completion of the training program.1.
The board or its designee shall evaluate the applicant's training program to determine its comparability with the standards as established in 201 KAR 20:472.2.
The board or its designee shall advise an applicant if the training program is not comparable and specify what additional components shall be completed to meet the requirements of 201 KAR 20:472, Section 6.(b)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (d), and (e) of this section, an applicant who has completed an out of state DT training program that is not approved by the board and who holds certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c) shall complete an educational module that covers the information contained in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 6(2)(a)2.(3)
(a)
The criminal record check shall have been completed within six (6) months of the date of the application by the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) using the FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card. The applicant shall pay any fee required by the KSP and the FBI.(b)
The applicant shall provide to the board a certified or attested copy of the court record of any misdemeanor or felony conviction in any jurisdiction, except for traffic-related misdemeanors (other than DUI) or misdemeanors that are older than five (5) years. The applicant shall provide to the board a letter of explanation that addresses each conviction.(c)
A felony or misdemeanor conviction shall be reviewed by the board to determine if the application shall be processed with no further action. If further action is found as necessary, the application shall not be processed unless the applicant has entered into an agreed order with the board. If the parties are unable to agree on terms and conditions for an agreed order, an administrative hearing shall be held.(4)
(a)
After the applicant has met the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the board shall issue a provisional credential to the applicant. The applicant shall be referred to as a DT Applicant. The DT Applicant shall practice dialysis care under the supervision of a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, physician, or a physician's assistant.(b)
The provisional credential shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date the provisional credential is issued by the board. During that time, the applicant shall obtain certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(c)
If the applicant fails to obtain certification as established in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the application shall lapse. The applicant may reapply by completing the training program again and meeting the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section.(d)
A DT applicant shall be issued a provisional credential under this section only one (1) time, and it shall expire after eighteen (18) months.(5)
The DT Applicant shall only practice dialysis care as a DT Applicant until:(a)
The credential is issued;(b)
The application is denied by the board; or(c)
The application lapses.(6)
(a)
Upon approval of the Application for Dialysis Technician Credential pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and the applicant's successful certification pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, the board shall issue the DT credential.(b)
If the credential is issued prior to May 1, it shall expire on October 31 of the current credentialing period as defined in 201 KAR 20:085, Section 2.(c)
If the credential is issued on or after May 1, it shall expire on October 31 of the succeeding credentialing period as defined in 201 KAR 20:085, Section 2.(d)
After the issuance of the initial DT credential, the credentialing period shall be as defined in 201 KAR 20:085, Section 2.Section 2.
Renewal.(1)
To be eligible for renewal of the credential, the DT shall submit prior to the expiration date of the credential:(a)
The Application for Dialysis Technician Credential Renewal;(b)
The fee established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation; and(c)
Evidence of current certification by one (1) of the organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(2)
The(3)
(4)
(5)
Failure to comply with these requirements shall result in the credential lapsing. A person whose credential has lapsed shall comply with Section 3 of this administrative regulation to reinstate the credential.Section 3.
Reinstatement.(1)
If the DT credential has lapsed for less than twelve (12) months, an individual may reinstate the credential as follows:(a)
Submit the Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;(b)
Provide evidence of certification from a DT certification organization listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c);(c)
Pay the fee established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation; and(d)
Provide a criminal record check by the Department of the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and comply with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.(2)
(a)
The criminal record check shall have been completed within six (6) months of the date of the application by the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) using the FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card. The applicant shall pay any fee required by the KSP and the FBI.(b)
The applicant shall provide to the board a certified or attested copy of the court record of any misdemeanor or felony conviction in any jurisdiction, except for traffic-related misdemeanors (other than DUI) or misdemeanors that are older than five (5) years. The applicant shall provide to the board a letter of explanation that addresses each conviction.(c)
A felony or misdemeanor conviction shall be reviewed by the board to determine if the application shall be processed with no further action. If further action is found as necessary, the application shall not be processed unless the applicant has entered into an agreed order with the board. If the parties are unable to agree on terms and conditions for an agreed order, an administrative hearing shall be held.(3)
If the DT credential has lapsed for more than twelve (12) months, an individual may reinstate the credential by one (1) of the following methods.(a)
If the DT has not worked as a DT in another state, the individual shall:1.
Complete a DT training program approved by the board;2.
After completion of the training program, submit an Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;3.
The supervising registered nurse shall complete and submit the Checklist for Dialysis Technician Competency Validation to the board;4.
Pay the fee established by Section 4 of this administrative regulation; and5.
Provide a criminal record check by the KSP and the FBI and comply with subsection (2) of this section.(b)
After the applicant has met the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection and provides evidence of a current certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c), the applicant's credential shall be reinstated.(c)
If the applicant for reinstatement under this subsection does not hold a current certification from one (1) of the organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c), the applicant shall be referred to as a DT Applicant and the board may issue a provisional credential to the DT Applicant, if:1.
The DT Applicant previously held a dialysis technician credential; and2.
Provides verification that the DT Applicant has previously held a certification from one (1) of the organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(d)
A provisional credential issued under paragraph (c) of this subsection shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date provisional credential is issued by the board. During that time, the applicant shall obtain recertification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(e)
A DT Applicant shall be issued a provisional credential only one (1) time under paragraph (c) of this subsection.(f)
The DT Applicant shall practice dialysis care under the supervision of a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a physician, or a physician's assistant.(g)
If the DT has worked as a DT in another state, the individual shall:1.
Submit an Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;2.
Submit verification of working as a DT in another state;3.
Pay the fee established by Section 4 of this administrative regulation;4.
Provide a criminal record check by the KSP and the FBI and comply with subsection (2) of this section; and5.
Provide evidence of certification from a DT certification organization listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(4)
An Application for Dialysis Technician Credential submitted for reinstatement shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of receipt by the board.(5)
Upon approval of the application, the credential shall be reinstated.Section 4.
Fees.(1)
The application fee for the initial credential shall be seventy (70) dollars.(2)
The credential renewal fee shall be thirty-five (35) dollars.(3)
The credential reinstatement fee shall be $100.(4)
A fee of ten (10) dollars shall be charged for issuing a duplicate of the credential.(5)
A check submitted to the board for payment of a fee that is returned by the bank for nonpayment shall be assessed a return check fee of thirty-five (35) dollars.(6)
A fee of ten (10) dollars shall be charged for written verification of a dialysis technician credential. If submitted in list format, a fee of ten (10) dollars for the first name shall be assessed and a fee of one (1) dollar shall be assessed for each additional name.(7)
A fee of twenty-five (25) dollars shall be charged for a name change and the issuance of a new credential.(8)
All fees shall be nonrefundable.Section 5.
Material Incorporated by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Application for Dialysis Technician Credential", 10/2025(b)
"Application for Renewal of Dialysis Technician Credential(c)
"Checklist for Dialysis Technician Competency Validation", 10/2025(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material is also available on the board's Web site at https://kbn.ky.gov/document-library/Pages/default.aspxAUDRA DENKER, DNP, RN, FAADN, President
ADOPTED BY AGENCY: October 23, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: November 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Ste 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by January 14, 2026, five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through January 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person or submit a comment at: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Nursing/PendReg.
CONTACT PERSON: Jeffrey R. Prather, General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing. 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. (502) 338-2851, Jeffrey.Prather@ky.gov
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Jeffrey Prather
Subject Headings:
Health and Medical Services, Nursing, Occupations and Professions
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for credentialing a Dialysis Technicians (DT), initially, by renewal, and by reinstatement.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
The necessity of this administrative regulation: This regulation is necessary pursuant to KRS 314.137.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This regulation establishes requirements for credentialing DTs, initially, by renewal, and by reinstatement.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This regulation will assist in the effective administration of KRS 314.021 and KRS 314.137, by establishing requirements for credentialing DTs, initially, by renewal, and by reinstatement.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
The amendments remove reference to paper applications and updates the associated material incorporated by reference, incorporating recent regulatory changes to DT training requirements.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
To bring the application process into conformity with the board’s online process and to update the mir to reflect online applications and the revised training validation.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes, KRS 314.131(1) and KRS 314.137, by establishing appropriate standards for DT credentialing, to protect and safeguard the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The regulation assists in administration of KRS 314.021 and KRS 314.137, by establishing standards for DT credentialing.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No, it does not implement legislation from the previous five years.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
Approximately 700 DT credentials.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
DT applicants will submit applications online and a validation checklist.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
No additional cost.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
The online application process is cleaner and more convenient and timelier than the paper process.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
No cost.
(b) On a continuing basis:
No cost.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
Agency funds.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding are required.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
It does not establish or increase fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
No. Tiering is applied.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
KRS 314.131 and 314.137.
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
KRS 314.137.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The promulgating agency is the Kentucky Board of Nursing; no other units are affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
None.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
Dialysis Technicians.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
Costs savings to each entity are due to the saved time and travel, and not processing physical materials (paper, stamps, etc.) in the removing the paper process.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
The regulation will not have a major economic impact.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Board of Nursing
(Amendment)
201 KAR 20:476.Dialysis technician credentialing requirements for initial credentialing, renewal, and reinstatement.
Section 1.
Requirements for Initial Dialysis Technician Credential.(1)
An individual who wants to be credentialed as a dialysis technician (DT) in order to engage in dialysis care shall:(a)
File with the board the Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;(b)
Pay the fee established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation;(c)
Have completed a board approved DT training program;(d)
Submit the Checklist for Dialysis Technician Competency Validation; and(e)
Submit a criminal record check pursuant to subsection (3) of this section and meet the requirements of that subsection.(2)
(a)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (d), and (e) of this section, an applicant who has completed an out of state DT training program that is not approved by the board and who does not hold certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c) shall submit to the board the training program's curriculum and evidence of completion of the training program.1.
The board or its designee shall evaluate the applicant's training program to determine its comparability with the standards as established in 201 KAR 20:472.2.
The board or its designee shall advise an applicant if the training program is not comparable and specify what additional components shall be completed to meet the requirements of 201 KAR 20:472, Section 6.(b)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (d), and (e) of this section, an applicant who has completed an out of state DT training program that is not approved by the board and who holds certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c) shall complete an educational module that covers the information contained in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 6(2)(a)2.(3)
(a)
The criminal record check shall have been completed within six (6) months of the date of the application by the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) using the FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card. The applicant shall pay any fee required by the KSP and the FBI.(b)
The applicant shall provide to the board a certified or attested copy of the court record of any misdemeanor or felony conviction in any jurisdiction, except for traffic-related misdemeanors (other than DUI) or misdemeanors that are older than five (5) years. The applicant shall provide to the board a letter of explanation that addresses each conviction.(c)
A felony or misdemeanor conviction shall be reviewed by the board to determine if the application shall be processed with no further action. If further action is found as necessary, the application shall not be processed unless the applicant has entered into an agreed order with the board. If the parties are unable to agree on terms and conditions for an agreed order, an administrative hearing shall be held.(4)
(a)
After the applicant has met the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, the board shall issue a provisional credential to the applicant. The applicant shall be referred to as a DT Applicant. The DT Applicant shall practice dialysis care under the supervision of a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, physician, or a physician's assistant.(b)
The provisional credential shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date the provisional credential is issued by the board. During that time, the applicant shall obtain certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(c)
If the applicant fails to obtain certification as established in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the application shall lapse. The applicant may reapply by completing the training program again and meeting the requirements of subsection (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section.(d)
A DT applicant shall be issued a provisional credential under this section only one (1) time, and it shall expire after eighteen (18) months.(5)
The DT Applicant shall only practice dialysis care as a DT Applicant until:(a)
The credential is issued;(b)
The application is denied by the board; or(c)
The application lapses.(6)
(a)
Upon approval of the Application for Dialysis Technician Credential pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and the applicant's successful certification pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, the board shall issue the DT credential.(b)
If the credential is issued prior to May 1, it shall expire on October 31 of the current credentialing period as defined in 201 KAR 20:085, Section 2.(c)
If the credential is issued on or after May 1, it shall expire on October 31 of the succeeding credentialing period as defined in 201 KAR 20:085, Section 2.(d)
After the issuance of the initial DT credential, the credentialing period shall be as defined in 201 KAR 20:085, Section 2.Section 2.
Renewal.(1)
To be eligible for renewal of the credential, the DT shall submit prior to the expiration date of the credential:(a)
The Application for Dialysis Technician Credential Renewal;(b)
The fee established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation; and(c)
Evidence of current certification by one (1) of the organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(2)
The applicationand all information needed to determine that an applicant meets the requirements for renewal of credential shall be submitted online at www.kbn.ky.gov prior to midnight on the last day of the credentialing period.(3)
Failure to comply with these requirements shall result in the credential lapsing. A person whose credential has lapsed shall comply with Section 3 of this administrative regulation to reinstate the credential.Section 3.
Reinstatement.(1)
If the DT credential has lapsed for less than twelve (12) months, an individual may reinstate the credential as follows:(a)
Submit the Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;(b)
Provide evidence of certification from a DT certification organization listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c);(c)
Pay the fee established in Section 4 of this administrative regulation; and(d)
Provide a criminal record check by the Department of the Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and comply with the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.(2)
(a)
The criminal record check shall have been completed within six (6) months of the date of the application by the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) using the FBI Applicant Fingerprint Card. The applicant shall pay any fee required by the KSP and the FBI.(b)
The applicant shall provide to the board a certified or attested copy of the court record of any misdemeanor or felony conviction in any jurisdiction, except for traffic-related misdemeanors (other than DUI) or misdemeanors that are older than five (5) years. The applicant shall provide to the board a letter of explanation that addresses each conviction.(c)
A felony or misdemeanor conviction shall be reviewed by the board to determine if the application shall be processed with no further action. If further action is found as necessary, the application shall not be processed unless the applicant has entered into an agreed order with the board. If the parties are unable to agree on terms and conditions for an agreed order, an administrative hearing shall be held.(3)
If the DT credential has lapsed for more than twelve (12) months, an individual may reinstate the credential by one (1) of the following methods.(a)
If the DT has not worked as a DT in another state, the individual shall:1.
Complete a DT training program approved by the board;2.
After completion of the training program, submit an Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;3.
The supervising registered nurse shall complete and submit the Checklist for Dialysis Technician Competency Validation to the board;4.
Pay the fee established by Section 4 of this administrative regulation; and5.
Provide a criminal record check by the KSP and the FBI and comply with subsection (2) of this section.(b)
After the applicant has met the requirements of paragraph (a) of this subsection and provides evidence of a current certification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c), the applicant's credential shall be reinstated.(c)
If the applicant for reinstatement under this subsection does not hold a current certification from one (1) of the organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c), the applicant shall be referred to as a DT Applicant and the board may issue a provisional credential to the DT Applicant, if:1.
The DT Applicant previously held a dialysis technician credential; and2.
Provides verification that the DT Applicant has previously held a certification from one (1) of the organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(d)
A provisional credential issued under paragraph (c) of this subsection shall expire eighteen (18) months from the date provisional credential is issued by the board. During that time, the applicant shall obtain recertification from one (1) of the certification organizations listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(e)
A DT Applicant shall be issued a provisional credential only one (1) time under paragraph (c) of this subsection.(f)
The DT Applicant shall practice dialysis care under the supervision of a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a physician, or a physician's assistant.(g)
If the DT has worked as a DT in another state, the individual shall:1.
Submit an Application for Dialysis Technician Credential;2.
Submit verification of working as a DT in another state;3.
Pay the fee established by Section 4 of this administrative regulation;4.
Provide a criminal record check by the KSP and the FBI and comply with subsection (2) of this section; and5.
Provide evidence of certification from a DT certification organization listed in 201 KAR 20:472, Section 5(5)(c).(4)
An Application for Dialysis Technician Credential submitted for reinstatement shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of receipt by the board.(5)
Upon approval of the application, the credential shall be reinstated.Section 4.
Fees.(1)
The application fee for the initial credential shall be seventy (70) dollars.(2)
The credential renewal fee shall be thirty-five (35) dollars.(3)
The credential reinstatement fee shall be $100.(4)
A fee of ten (10) dollars shall be charged for issuing a duplicate of the credential.(5)
A check submitted to the board for payment of a fee that is returned by the bank for nonpayment shall be assessed a return check fee of thirty-five (35) dollars.(6)
A fee of ten (10) dollars shall be charged for written verification of a dialysis technician credential. If submitted in list format, a fee of ten (10) dollars for the first name shall be assessed and a fee of one (1) dollar shall be assessed for each additional name.(7)
A fee of twenty-five (25) dollars shall be charged for a name change and the issuance of a new credential.(8)
All fees shall be nonrefundable.Section 5.
Material Incorporated by Reference.(1)
The following material is incorporated by reference:(a)
"Application for Dialysis Technician Credential", 10/2025;(b)
"Application for Renewal of Dialysis Technician Credential", 10/2025; and(c)
"Checklist for Dialysis Technician Competency Validation", 10/2025.(2)
This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This material is also available on the board's Web site at https://kbn.ky.gov/document-library/Pages/default.aspxAUDRA DENKER, DNP, RN, FAADN, President
ADOPTED BY AGENCY: October 23, 2025
FILED WITH LRC: November 12, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD: A public hearing on this administrative regulation shall be held on January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Kentucky Board of Nursing, 312 Whittington Parkway, Ste 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. Individuals interested in being heard at this hearing shall notify this agency in writing by January 14, 2026, five workdays prior to the hearing, of their intent to attend. If no notification of intent to attend the hearing was received by that date, the hearing may be cancelled. A transcript of the public hearing will not be made unless a written request for a transcript is made. If you do not wish to be heard at the public hearing, you may submit written comments on the proposed administrative regulation. Written comments shall be accepted through January 31, 2026. Send written notification of intent to be heard at the public hearing or written comments on the proposed administrative regulation to the contact person or submit a comment at: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Nursing/PendReg.
CONTACT PERSON: Jeffrey R. Prather, General Counsel, Kentucky Board of Nursing. 312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300, Louisville, Kentucky 40222. (502) 338-2851, Jeffrey.Prather@ky.gov
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS AND TIERING STATEMENT
Contact Person:
Jeffrey Prather
Subject Headings:
Health and Medical Services, Nursing, Occupations and Professions
(1) Provide a brief summary of:
(a) What this administrative regulation does:
This administrative regulation establishes the requirements for credentialing a Dialysis Technicians (DT), initially, by renewal, and by reinstatement.
(b) The necessity of this administrative regulation:
The necessity of this administrative regulation: This regulation is necessary pursuant to KRS 314.137.
(c) How this administrative regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
This regulation establishes requirements for credentialing DTs, initially, by renewal, and by reinstatement.
(d) How this administrative regulation currently assists or will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
This regulation will assist in the effective administration of KRS 314.021 and KRS 314.137, by establishing requirements for credentialing DTs, initially, by renewal, and by reinstatement.
(2) If this is an amendment to an existing administrative regulation, provide a brief summary of:
(a) How the amendment will change this existing administrative regulation:
The amendments remove reference to paper applications and updates the associated material incorporated by reference, incorporating recent regulatory changes to DT training requirements.
(b) The necessity of the amendment to this administrative regulation:
To bring the application process into conformity with the board’s online process and to update the mir to reflect online applications and the revised training validation.
(c) How the amendment conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes:
The regulation conforms to the content of the authorizing statutes, KRS 314.131(1) and KRS 314.137, by establishing appropriate standards for DT credentialing, to protect and safeguard the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(d) How the amendment will assist in the effective administration of the statutes:
The regulation assists in administration of KRS 314.021 and KRS 314.137, by establishing standards for DT credentialing.
(3) Does this administrative regulation or amendment implement legislation from the previous five years?
No, it does not implement legislation from the previous five years.
(4) List the type and number of individuals, businesses, organizations, or state and local governments affected by this administrative regulation:
Approximately 700 DT credentials.
(5) Provide an analysis of how the entities identified in question (4) will be impacted by either the implementation of this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change, if it is an amendment, including:
(a) List the actions that each of the regulated entities identified in question (4) will have to take to comply with this administrative regulation or amendment:
DT applicants will submit applications online and a validation checklist.
(b) In complying with this administrative regulation or amendment, how much will it cost each of the entities identified in question (4):
No additional cost.
(c) As a result of compliance, what benefits will accrue to the entities identified in question (4):
The online application process is cleaner and more convenient and timelier than the paper process.
(6) Provide an estimate of how much it will cost the administrative body to implement this administrative regulation:
(a) Initially:
No cost.
(b) On a continuing basis:
No cost.
(7) What is the source of the funding to be used for the implementation and enforcement of this administrative regulation or this amendment:
Agency funds.
(8) Provide an assessment of whether an increase in fees or funding will be necessary to implement this administrative regulation, if new, or by the change if it is an amendment:
No increase in fees or funding are required.
(9) State whether or not this administrative regulation establishes any fees or directly or indirectly increases any fees:
It does not establish or increase fees.
(10) TIERING: Is tiering applied?
No. Tiering is applied.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(1) Identify each state statute, federal statute, or federal regulation that requires or authorizes the action taken by the administrative regulation:
KRS 314.131 and 314.137.
(2) State whether this administrative regulation is expressly authorized by an act of the General Assembly, and if so, identify the act:
KRS 314.137.
(3)(a) Identify the promulgating agency and any other affected state units, parts, or divisions:
The promulgating agency is the Kentucky Board of Nursing; no other units are affected.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected state unit, part, or division identified in (3)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
(4)(a) Identify affected local entities (for example: cities, counties, fire departments, school districts):
None.
(b) Estimate the following for each affected local entity identified in (4)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
(5)(a) Identify any affected regulated entities not listed in (3)(a) or (4)(a):
Dialysis Technicians.
(b) Estimate the following for each regulated entity identified in (5)(a):
1. Expenditures:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
2. Revenues:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
3. Cost Savings:
For the first year:
None.
For subsequent years:
None.
(6) Provide a narrative to explain the following for each entity identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a)
(a) Fiscal impact of this administrative regulation:
Costs savings to each entity are due to the saved time and travel, and not processing physical materials (paper, stamps, etc.) in the removing the paper process.
(b) Methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.
(7) Explain, as it relates to the entities identified in (3)(a), (4)(a), and (5)(a):
(a) Whether this administrative regulation will have a "major economic impact", as defined by KRS 13A.010(14):
The regulation will not have a major economic impact.
(b) The methodology and resources used to reach this conclusion:
None.