OBJECTIVE                                                                                                                                   

The objective of the Dialysis Technician training program is to prepare students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to become competent and safe Dialysis Technicians. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and rigorous education in the principles and practices of dialysis technology, including patient care, equipment operation and maintenance, infection control, and safety protocols.

DESCRIPTION                                                                                                                               

The Dialysis Technician program will provide training for those who wish to work in clinical and administrative areas of Renal healthcare and enable students to gain knowledge and skills necessary for employment in a medical setting. Students develop skills in front-office administration with an introduction to health insurance and basic billing practices. The clinical portion focuses on direct renal patient contact and typical clinical and laboratory skills, such as dialyzing procedures, phlebotomy, fistula care, canalization, injections, and lab screenings. Students also learn to observe Universal Precautions, OSHA regulations, HIPAA requirements, confidentiality, and the legal aspects applicable to any healthcare environment. The duties of dialysis technicians vary from clinical setting to clinical setting depending on the location, size, and specialty. In small practices, dialysis technicians are usually "generalists," handling both administrative and clinical duties.

EXTERNSHIP                                                                                                                               

An externship course is included in this program to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations in a healthcare setting. Students are required to complete the required externship hours and other related learning activities prior to graduation. Students are not paid for work performed at the externship site. 

CREDENTIALING EXAMS                                                                                                           

The program is compliant with the Dialysis Technician Therapy Standards, providing graduates with the ability to test for the Dialysis Technician certification with Bonnet or equivalent examination.

Length: 960 clock hours/52 Instructional Weeks

Awarded: Diploma

Program Credit: 58

Mode of Delivery: (online & in person)

Registration: $15,000.00

Tuition: $520,000.00

Lab Fee: $9,000.00

Uniform: $10,000.00

Course Material: $27,000.00

Insurance: Contact the accounts department for more information

Week 1: Introduction to Dialysis Therapy

Week 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Kidney

Week 3: Renal Failure

Week 4: Dialysis Principles and Modalities

Week 5: Hemodialysis Equipment

Week 6: Hemodialysis Procedures

Week 7: Hemodialysis Complications and Management

Week 8: Water Treatment and Dialysate Management

Week 9: Infection Control and Safety

Week 10: Patient Care and Education

Week 11: Peritoneal Dialysis

Week 12: Peritoneal Dialysis Procedures and Complications
Week 13: Medications Used in Dialysis

Week 14: Lab Values and Interpretation

Week 15: Dialysis Patient Management

Week 16: Ethical Considerations and Professionalism

Week 17: Communication

Week 18: Practice Management

Week 19: Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Week 20: Documentation

Week 21: Transplantation

Week 22: Pediatric Dialysis

Week 23: Geriatric Dialysis

Week 24: High flux Hemodialysis

Week 25: Acute Hemodialysis

Week 26: Home Hemodialysis

Week 27: Dialysis Access

Week 28: Anatomy and function of The Heart

Week 29: Cardiovascular Diseases and Dialysis

Week 30: Monitoring and Management of Blood Pressure

Week 31: Neurological Assessment

Week32: Diabetes and Dialysis

Week 33: Vascular Access Procedures

Week 34: Integumentary System and Dialysis

Week35: Epidemiology of Kidney Disease

Week36: Dialysis in a Global Context

Week37: Transfusion Management

Week38: Nutrition Management

Week39: Approach to Anemia Management

Week40: End-of-Life Care

Week41: Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement

Week43: Research Methodologies

Week44: Research in Dialysis Therapy

Week45: Emerging Treatment Modalities

Week42: Legislation and Regulations

Week46: Communication and Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Week47: Risk Management

Week48: Personal and Professional Development

Week49: Lean Six Sigma methodology

Week50: Certification and Accreditation

Week 51: Careers and Opportunities

Week 52: Review and Exam Preparation

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