Central Line Delegation & Training Requirements

Nurse Delegation Requirements

• An RN, with a minimum of one year of dialysis experience, may delegate central line hemodialysis tasks to a certified dialysis technician, in a stable nursing situation, according to ARSD 20:48:04.02:10 and facility policy.

• The RN must provide direct supervision of the dialysis technician and be physically present in the immediate area where the client is being provided dialysis care. 

Dialysis Technician Requirement

• The certified dialysis technician must complete a board-approved central line hemodialysis training program.

Training Program Applications

• A licensed dialysis facility must submit a New Program Application for approval by the Board before an RN may delegate central line tasks.

• Approved program must submit the Renewal Application every two years by March 31 of odd years.

• For curriculum, location, or faculty changes, submit the Program Changes application. 

Training Forms

Print and use the following training forms: 

• Central Line Skills Lab Checklist & RN Observation Form 

• Direct Observation of Central Line Tasks Form, and the

• Annual Skills Performance Direct Observation Checklist Form.

Final Exam

Training Programs are required to administer a final exam. The RN program instructor may contact the board office to request access to questions for use in developing an exam.