West Virginia Code Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations § 30-7C-7. Powers and duties of Board; rule-making authority

(1) Adopt and amend rules consistent with this article necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this article, including disciplinary rules;

(2) Prescribe standards for preparing individuals for the role of dialysis technician under this article;

(3) Provide for standards for approved dialysis technician training programs;

(4) Accredit educational programs for the preparation of dialysis technicians that meet the requirements of this article;

(5) Provide surveys of educational programs when the Board considers it necessary;

(6) Approve, reapprove and prescribe standards for testing organizations and the tests offered by organizations for dialysis technicians;

(7) Deny or withdraw approval of testing organizations;

(8) Prescribe standards for dialysis technician trainees;

(9) Issue, renew or revoke temporary permits, endorsements and certifications for dialysis technicians;

(10) Deny or withdraw accreditation of approved dialysis technician training programs for failure to meet or maintain prescribed standards required by this article and by the Board;

(11) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a dialysis technician;

(12) Keep a record of all proceedings of the Board; and

(13) Further regulate, as necessary, dialysis technicians: Provided, That the Board is not authorized to establish staffing ratios.

(1) Prescribe standards for training programs;

(2) Prescribe testing standards and requirements;

(3) Prescribe requirements for persons and organizations providing training programs and testing services;

(4) Assess fees for the certification of dialysis technicians, approval of training programs, tests and providers of training programs and testing services, and other services performed by the Board; and

(5) Provide for any other requirements necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.