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The Dialysis Technician program prepares students to work as healthcare professionals. As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. While most technician training has historically been done “on the job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions.

Job opportunities are prevalent with hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities. The number of dialysis technician jobs has the potential to increase by more than 35% by 2018.

The Dialysis Technician Program

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, and reprocessing and delivery system
• Equipment maintenance
• Skills to monitor and record a patient’s vital signs
• The process for a dialysis teams’ 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 Certification

• Dialysis technicians and aides should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• This program is designed to cover the key objectives of the leading dialysis technician certification exams. Although some students do immediately pursue certain certifications, most national exams require job experience for formal dialysis technician certification.

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
• Anticoagulation and heparin administration
• Handling of hazardous materials

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Start Your New Career with the Dialysis Technician Program now

These programs are available to both working adults interested in a new career and current healthcare professionals. Through both interactive online courses and live classroom based instruction, these exciting programs will help students prepare for the numerous jobs available to health care staff and professionals.

These programs include access to an online community which will include interactive content and robust student services including:

• A Winning Job Placement Strategy
• Find Your First Healthcare Job
• Tools for Building your Personal Network
• Resume Checklist
• Job Interview Preparation
• Annual Healthcare Jobs Growth Outlook
• Healthcare Reform Changes Report

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