{"id":46758,"date":"2018-12-06T20:04:42","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T20:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=46758"},"modified":"2026-03-14T16:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T21:11:21","slug":"certified-hemodialysis-technologist-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/certified-hemodialysis-technologist-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Hemodialysis Technologist Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Certified Hemodialysis Technologist\/Technician (CHT) exam was designed by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) to measure specific technical skills and proficiencies for hemodialysis technologists and technicians.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free CHT practice test!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/bonent\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'CertHemoTech Guide Click']);\">CHT Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/bonent\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'CertHemoTech Flashcard Click']);\">CHT Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>To be eligible for the exam, you must have at least 6 months of nephrology patient care experience, and you must currently be active in an ESRD facility. If you are lacking experience in patient care, you can apply to take the exam within 2 years of completing a BONENT-approved educational program.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Certified_Hemodialysis_Technician_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Certified Hemodialysis Technician Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The CHT exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into five content domains.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Patient_Care_(45%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Patient Care (45%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate fluid management<\/li>\n<li>Collect and evaluate patient data<\/li>\n<li>Document assessment<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate, intervene, and manage treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Machine_Technology_(12%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Machine Technology (12%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set up the dialysis machine<\/li>\n<li>Maintain the dialysis machine<\/li>\n<li>Recognize errors in blood and dialysate flow rates<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate machine operation<\/li>\n<li>Adhere to equipment and maintenance procedures and schedules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Water_Treatment_(15%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Water Treatment (15%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand system design and components<\/li>\n<li>Maintain systems<\/li>\n<li>Perform water treatment system checks<\/li>\n<li>Monitor and evaluate systems<\/li>\n<li>Monitor total chlorine\/chloramines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Infection_Control_(18%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Infection Control (18%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain a clean and safe patient environment<\/li>\n<li>Use dialysis precautions<\/li>\n<li>Implement isolation procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Education_and_Professional_Development_(10%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Education and Professional Development (10%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your ability to do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Educate the patient<\/li>\n<li>Engage in professional development<\/li>\n<li>Understand quality-related issues<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate communication skills with staff members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Certified-Hemodialysis-Technologist-Technician-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-169814\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Certified-Hemodialysis-Technologist-Technician-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the Certified Hemodialysis Technologist\/Technician exam, which contains 150 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 3 hours\" width=\"518.65\" height=\"462.3\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's CHT Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/bonent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/bonent\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/certhemotech.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must first submit an application to BONENT. Your application must include all necessary documentation to prove your eligibility, as well as the full examination fee. The fee for the computer-based test is $255.<\/p>\n<p>Once your application and payment are received and approved, you will receive confirmation and details regarding how to schedule your examination appointment.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On the day of the exam, you must arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes early to allow time for the check-in process. This process involves showing the testing center representative your confirmation notice and one form of valid photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>No calculators, electronic devices, or personal items are allowed in the testing center, so you will be asked to store such items in your car or a secured locker outside the testing room. A pencil will be provided for you before you enter the testing room.<\/p>\n<p>Once the check-in process is complete, you will be led to the testing room and given a short introduction to the testing system before starting your exam.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The CHT exam is scored using a scaled scoring system. This system takes your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converts it to a numerical score on a scale of 1 to 100. To pass, you must achieve a scaled score of at least 70.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive an official score report before you leave the testing center.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Exam\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Exam<\/h2>\n<p>If you fail the exam, you may apply to retake it. You will need to submit your application and full examination fee again for each retake.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not passed the exam after 3 attempts, you must complete at least 8 hours of nephrology-related continuing education to be eligible for another attempt.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's CHT Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/bonent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/bonent\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/certhemotechflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the BONENT CHT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 150 multiple-choice questions on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the BONENT CHT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 3 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the BONENT CHT exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 70.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the BONENT CHT exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $255 for the computer-based version.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Kate Nockunas.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/tinywow_tinywow_Kate-Nockunas-Cropped-min_24640345_24640389.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Kate Nockunas<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Kate has been Mometrix\u2019s Nursing and Medical Editor for over four years. She has a bachelor\u2019s degree in Communications from Vanderbilt University, a bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing from Marymount University, and a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins. Kate is a critical care registered nurse who still works occasionally in the ICU and PACU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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