The Nephrology Technologist assures regulatory compliance and exercises considerable independent judgement under the supervision of a qualified nephrologist, in the care of the renal patient. The Nephrology Technologist also assumes the responsibility for training dialysis personnel, both technical and clinical, in the aspects of care related to biomedical practice. NANT conducts national, regional and local symposia for renal care practitioners. Major facets of hemodialysis are presented at these conferences and participants are given the opportunity to network with peers. NANT also produces a bi-monthly publication specifically for the education and recognition of its members.
Articles deal with a wide range of topics from basic to advance technology.
Furthermore, NANT is involved in numerous educational projects to help standardize technical practices and to provide working guidelines for dialysis technicians. NANT is committed as technical professionals to focus on a comprehensive approach to formalized academic preparation of future technical practitioners. NANT will promote and ensure basic education, credentialing and certification to all patient care technicians. NANT continues in its effort to create a core curriculum for technicians to guide and support colleges providing courses for dialysis technology.