DIPLOMA IN DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

DIPLOMA IN DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

TOTAL DURATION  : 2 Years  (THEORY DURATION : 16 MONTHS , INTERNSHIP DURATION  : 8 MONTHS)

ELIGIBILITY              :  10+2 (Science)

CAREER PATH         : Dialysis Technician > Dialysis in charge > Dialysis Assistant> Lab Assistant>Medical assistant Unit supervisor >

STARTING SALARY : 20,000 – 30,000 

AFFILATED BY         : GDHA

OVERVIEW

• Hemodialysis technicians, commonly known as dialysis technicians, provide patient care to persons who have persistent kidney failure in collaboration with a doctor or nurse [end-stage renal disease).Dialysis of the kidneys eliminates metabolic waste from the blood. Dialysis technicians are medical professionals who have been trained to operate dialysis machines. Their key responsibilities include monitoring dialysis patients, assuring safe and secure machine operation, and changing patient fluid removal rates as needed.

OBJECTIVES

• Collect and assess the patient's chart and vitals
• Manage dialysis machine set up and assemble the extracorporeal circuit
• Prepare and position the patient for treatment
• Monitor technical/clinical vitals during the treatment
• Demonstrate skill in nursing techniques

PEDAGOGY

• Holistic teaching method [blended learning) characterized by its focus approach, stressing the importance of scenario-based practice with the help of latest tools and techniques. There will be comprehensive lab work requiring demonstrated competency to receive a satisfactory grade.

COURSE CONTENTS

• Introduction of Hemodialysis
• Principles of Hemodialysis
• Anticoagulation in hemodialysis
• Complications of hemodialysis
• Renal Anatomy and Physiology
• Safety and First Aid
• Role of Dialysis Technician
• Renal Failure and Management
• Infection control procedure and policies

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Theory+Practical-800hours+800Hours
• Internship-1200hours
• Eligibility-10 +2