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HEMODIALYSIS CLASS
BONENT approved

HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM

23 SEMESTER CREDITS – 600 CLOCK HOURS – 30 WEEKS

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
This program prepares students for employment as Hemodialysis Technicians works in a dialysis facility and applies for the National and State certification examinations.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A graduate of this program would have learned and acquired the practice necessary to demonstrate knowledge of the renal system; renal failure, and the impact of renal failure on other systems; identify treatment options for renal failure; demonstrate understanding of principles of Hemodialysis and operation of the Hemodialysis machine; identify complications of Hemodialysis and appropriate interventions; as well as demonstrate knowledge of the professional protocol that Hemodialysis practitioners follow.

DIPLOMA
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a diploma.

DELIVERY METHOD

This program is offered on Campus only (not shown online).


DISCLOSURE
Students may begin working in their training field after the diploma is received.

DURATION
This program has a duration of 600 hours. Full-time students complete the program in 30 weeks. 

PROGRAM OUTLINE

CODES

COURSE TITLE

CREDITS

CLOCK HOURS

LAB

CLINICAL

TOTAL HOURS

HD101

Renal Anatomy, Function and Renal Failure

1

15

 

 

15

HD102

Renal Failure Causes

1

15

 

 

15

HD103

Clinical Manifestation of Renal Failure and its Complications

1

15

15

 

30

HD104

Laboratory of Renal Failure

1

 

30

 

30

HD105

The Dialysis Water Treatment

3

15

30

45

90

HD106

Assessing and Monitoring the Dialysis Patient

2

30

30

 

60

HD107

Vascular Access for Proper Hemodialysis

       2

35

20

30

85

HD108

Dialysis Treatments and Procedures. Hemodialysis Principles and Complications

4

40

40

45

125

HD109

Nutrition as Part of Patient Care

1

20

 

 

20

HD110

Infection Control: Precautions and Protection

1

20

 

 

20

HD111

Dialyzer Reprocessing

1

20

 

 

20

HD112

Medications and its Effects on the Dialysis Treatment

2

30

 

 

30

HD113

Peritoneal Dialysis

1

20

 

 

20

HD114

Renal Transplant

1

20

 

 

20

HD115

Educational and Professional Development

1

20

 

 

20

 

Sub-total

23

315

165

120

 

 

Total Hours

 

 

 

 

600

 CERTIFICATION

Graduates are eligible to apply for the following recognized Hemodialysis certifications:

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician Exam (CCHT) with The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC). For information on how to apply and eligibility requirements, visit their official site at  www.nnccexam.org

Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician examination (CHT) with the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT). For information on how to apply and eligibility requirements, visit their official site at  www.bonent.org