Hemodialysis Technician

The Dialysis Technician program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians. This course covers the following key areas and topics:

Specific procedures to operate kidney dialysis machines

Preparation of the dialyzer, reprocessing, and delivery systems

Equipment maintenance

Skills to monitor and record a patient’s vital sign

The process for a dialysis team’s administration of local anesthetics and drugs as needed

Assessment of patients for any complications that occur during a procedure

Patient training for at-home dialysis treatment and techniques to provide emotional support patients
need for self-care Education and Certifications

Detailed Course Topics Covered

Knowledge and use of aseptic techniques and standard precautions

Renal physiology and the pathology of renal failure

How to perform and record physical measurements, including weight and vital signs Principles of hemodialysis and hematological aspects 

Dialyzer reuse preparation, dialysate, and delivery systems

Basic body chemistry, including fluid and electrolyte balance

Clinical manifestations of end-stage renal disease

Routine aspects of hemodialysis

Dietary regulation and medication problems relating to dialysis

Acute renal failure and dialysis

Kidney transplantation

Peritoneal dialysis

Diabetes and hemodialysis

Pediatric hemodialysis

End-stage renal disease in the elderly

Composition of dialysate solution  

About this program:
Hybrid Format

In-Person & Online

Location:

On Campus

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma or GED

Be at least 18 years of age

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