The Hemodialysis Technician Program prepares students for employment as Dialysis Technicians in dialysis centers, hospitals, or other medical facilities.
Students gain the skills and technical knowledge needed to assist patients with kidney disease and ensure safe, efficient dialysis treatments.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand the functions of the urinary system
- Use equipment and supplies specific to dialysis
- Prepare and gather supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment
- Take vital signs and collect blood specimens as required
- Observe and report changes in a patient’s behavior during treatment
- Cannulate and assess blood flow in a patient’s access, recognizing signs of infection or blockage
- Follow physician orders regarding treatment length, blood flow rates, dialysis type, and solution concentration
- Maintain patient safety and continuously monitor patients during dialysis
- Recognize and describe patient conditions when dry weight is not achieved
Total Program
Hours
100
Course Sequence:
Basic Healthcare Worker
Hours
50
Dialysis Technician 1
Hours
50
Dialysis Technician 2
Hours
50
This program combines classroom instruction and clinical experience to help students develop both technical skills and patient care abilities.
Admission Requirements
- Must complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in Reading, Language, and Math
- Uniforms are mandatory: Teal scrubs and sneakers are required for all students