The three month period of training shall provide instruction and an opportunity for assessment of skills in the performance of the initiation, monitoring, and termination of hemodialysis treatments and shall provide as well an overview of hemodialysis treatments. At a minimum, the period of training shall include the following components:

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    (1) Anatomy.
    (2) Functions of Normal Kidneys and Renal Failure.
    (3) Chronic and Acute Renal Failure.
    (4) Complications of Renal Failure.
    (5) Functions of the Artificial Kidney.
    (6) Circulatory Access.
    (7) Diet.
    (8) Monitoring.
    (9) Aseptic and Sterile Technique.
    (10) Dialysis Medication Preparation.
    (11) Medications.
    (12) Blood Chemistries.
    (13) The Hemodialysis System.
    (14) Machine Set-up.
    (15) Venipuncture.
    (16) Dialysis Initiation, Monitoring, and Termination.
    (17) Medical Problems During and Following Dialysis.
    (18) Emergency Procedures.
    (19) Mechanical Problems.
    (20) Infection Control with Emphasis on Blood Transmitted Diseases.
Rulemaking Authority 464.022(11), 464.006 FS. Law Implemented 464.022(11) FS. History-New 1-10-89, Formerly 21O-20.003, 61F7-13.003, 59S-13.003.