# W. Va. Code § 30-7C-5: Authorized activities

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S5

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 30-7C-5
- **Heading:** Authorized activities
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 30 / Article 7C / Section 5

## Text

A dialysis technician is authorized to perform the following, under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse or a licensed physician:

(1) Preparation and initiation of dialysis access sites;

(2) Initiating, delivering or discontinuing dialysis care; and

(3) Administration of the following medications only:

(A) Heparin to prime the pump, initiate treatment or for administration throughout the treatment, in an amount prescribed by a physician or other authorized practitioner. This may be done intravenously, peripherally via a fistula needle or in another clinically acceptable manner;

(B) Normal saline via the dialysis extra corporeal circuit as needed throughout the dialysis procedure; and

(C) Intradermal anesthetic in an amount prescribed by a physician or other authorized practitioner;

(4) Obtaining a blood specimen via the dialysis extra corporeal circuit or a peripheral access site;

(5) Reporting changes that arise in conjunction with dialysis care to the registered nurse or physician; and

(6) Engaging in other acts as delegated by the registered nurse or physician in order to provide dialysis care.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-1 §30-7C-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-2 §30-7C-2. Authority to delegate care; dialysis care by trainees in approved program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-3 §30-7C-3. Qualifications; exceptions; application form and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-4 §30-7C-4. Use of title "West Virginia dialysis technician" or "dialysis technician"; dialysis technician trainees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-5 §30-7C-5. Authorized activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-6 §30-7C-6. Approval of training programs and testing standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-7 §30-7C-7. Powers and duties of Board; rule-making authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-8 §30-7C-8. Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-10 §30-7C-10. Disciplinary proceeding; grounds for discipline of a dialysis technician.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-11 §30-7C-11. Prohibited acts; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-12 §30-7C-12. Judicial review; appeal to Supreme Court of Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 30-7C-13 §30-7C-13. Injunction or other relief against unlawful acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C30_A7C_S13.md)

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