Establishes training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians.

New York A02197 amends the public health law to establish training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of education, will set training requirements, including criteria for evaluating trainees. Training programs may be conducted by kidney dialysis providers, institutions of higher education, or other approved entities. Training must cover the roles and responsibilities of technicians, an overview of kidney dialysis therapy, and the legal roles and responsibilities of technicians.

Establishes training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians.

New York A02197 amends the public health law to establish training and registration requirements for kidney dialysis patient care technicians. The commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of education, will set training requirements, including criteria for evaluating trainees. Training programs may be conducted by kidney dialysis providers, institutions of higher education, or other approved entities. Training must cover the roles and responsibilities of technicians, an overview of kidney dialysis therapy, and the legal roles and responsibilities of technicians.