Medical Programs serving the Dallas Area
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
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
In-Person & Online
On Campus
High school diploma or GED
Be at least 18 years of age