| Theme | Certification system for dialysis specialists ; its present status and future in Japan | |
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| Title | Certified Dialysis Technologist | |
| Publish Date | 2014/06 | |
| Author | Tsutomu Sanaka | Edogawa Hospital, Medical Plaza Ichikawaeki |
| [ Summary ] | The first test of "The Certified Dialysis Technologist" examination was conducted on March 16, 1980. Since then, it has been conducted many times. A total of 24,953 individuals had taken it by 2013. A total of 16,303 people have passed the test. Clinical engineers have cared for 8,289 patients (50.8 %). Nurses, and licensed practical nurses have cared for 1,312 (31.4 %) and 5,124 (8.0 %) respectively. A total of 1,578 other patients (9.7 %) have been cared for by other qualified care givers. The diversified medicine of today requires that the needs of holistic medical teams be adressed to achieve these goals. "The Certified Dialysis Technologists" who pass this examination play an important role in providing life support. This role includes communicating indispensable information to patients and medical staff members. This certification should be renewed every five years. |
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