West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-7C-4. Use of title “West Virginia dialysis technician” or “dialysis technician”; dialysis technician trainees

(a) An individual certified by the Board as a dialysis technician pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be known as a West Virginia dialysis technician or dialysis technician and may use the initials “D.T.” after his or her name. After the thirtieth day of June, two thousand five, no other individual may use the title, abbreviation or any other words, letters, figures, signs or devices to indicate that he or she is a dialysis technician.

(b) An individual enrolled in an approved dialysis technician training program shall use the title dialysis technician trainee. A dialysis technician trainee shall adhere to the standards for dialysis technicians and is subject to disciplinary action by the Board as provided in the Board's rules.