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HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Highlight organs and function of the renal system
• Renal failure/ESRD, Uremia, psychosocial aspects of renal failure
• Infection control and standard precautions
• Procedural clinical proficiency
• Extracorporeal circuit and water treatments
• Medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology
• Maintain dialysis equipment
• Development of Dialysis
  
  
  

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  PREREQUISITES

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Medical terminology
• Biology coursework with emphasis on cell structure
• Basic anatomy and physiology
• CPR training
• No prior criminal record
  
  
  

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  PROGRAM HOURS
  
  

• 400 contact hours (250 hours didactic and 150 hours lab and externship)
  
  
  

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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

• A minimum of 4 years of dialysis experience
• 2000 hours in the last 3 years in clinical work
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Professional certification in dialysis
  
  
  

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CERTIFICATION

• Prepares students for the BONENT certification exam issued by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology