Interested in Technical Certification in Canada? Please review the FAQ section below
A: cdt (certified dialysis technologist) and CBET (Certified Biomedical Engineering Technologist) are available through Canadian Board of Examiners (BMET Board), please refer to http://bmetcertcanada.ncf.ca/index.htm for more information.
A: CANNT actively supports and promotes certification in dialysis technology (cdt). The basic eligibility requirement for being examined for dialysis certification in Canada is the applicant’s active registration with their Provincial association as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or Certified Technician (CTech).
A: No, you do not need to get certified to work as dialysis technician in Canada. However, if you are studying in a program for dialysis and biomedical techs in Canada then applying for student membership with CANNT may help you remain professionally connected. Please visit https://cannt-acitn.ca/membership/ for more information.
A: cdt/CBET certifications are not mandatory to work as a dialysis tech in Canada at this present moment
A: You have to be in Canada and have to get certified as CET or CTech with provincial association such as OACETT/ASET before applying to get cdt/CBET certification.
A: It depends on what education and job profile/description you have in your country. Cdt certification is for techs who are actively and routinely working to repair/calibrate/maintain dialysis machines and central/portable water systems and has appropriate education.