Hemodialysis Technician

Program Objective: The objective of this program is to prepare the student with the necessary skills for employment such as hemodialysis tech or dialysis tech.

Program Description: The Hemodialysis technician includes but is not limited to communication and interpersonal skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, renal health- illness concepts, hemodialysis skills, emergency procedures including CPR and first aid, safety and security procedures, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills. Hemodialysis technicians focus on two different capacities, one being the assembly of the equipment as well as the maintenance of the equipment and the second focus of the Hemodialysis Technician is on patient care.

What do Hemodialysis Technicians do?

A Hemodialysis Technician, often referred to as a dialysis technician, is a specialized healthcare professional dedicated to assisting patients with renal failure or compromised kidney function. These technicians play a pivotal role within nephrology departments by operating and maintaining dialysis equipment essential for the removal of waste products and excess fluids from a patient’s bloodstream. Given the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disease, Hemodialysis Technicians are integral to the clinical team, providing both indirect and direct care, with their expertise lying primarily in the technical and procedural aspects of dialysis treatment.

Industry Certification and State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to sit for their approved state and/or national recognized industry certification/licensure exam in their chosen field once they complete their program. Exam cost is additional.

Employment Outlook

Schedule 2023

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