DIALYSIS
TECHNICIAN
(Diploma in Dialysis Technician is currently
available at the Fayetteville, Gulfport, Houma, Lafayette, Metairie
and Shreveport campuses)
DIPLOMA
IN DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
The Dialysis Technician program at Blue Cliff College
is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in dialysis clinics,
and hospitals. The program provides training in the maintenance of patient
preparation and comfort, the use and care of the dialysis machine, the use of
safety in all areas, and the use of precise documentation before, during, and
after dialysis procedures incorporating the appropriate medical terminology.
The program consists of 68-quarter credit hours. Upon
successful completion of the program and all other graduation requirements, a
diploma in Dialysis Technician will be awarded.
Program
Description
Dialysis technicians, also sometimes referred to as
hemodialysis technicians, renal dialysis technicians, or nephrology
technicians, function in multiple roles. The dialysis technician is the primary
direct caregiver for patients whose kidneys no longer function properly and who
are undergoing dialysis treatment. They operate the machines that remove waste
and excess fluids from the blood of these patients. They work under the supervision
of physicians and registered nurses primarily in hospitals, clinics, outpatient
facilities, or home dialysis programs. Their responsibilities may vary based on
different state laws and facility policies.
Dialysis technicians must fully understand the
operation of the kidney dialysis machines. They are responsible for their
operation, cleaning, and sterilization. They must also fully understand their
patients’ needs. They carefully monitor and record weight and vital signs
before, during, and after the blood cleansing procedures. Additionally, they
instruct patients about in-home treatments. Because dialysis technicians work
with blood, they must exercise strict safety precautions against infectious
diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS. There is an externship component as a
culminating course that enables the student to be placed in an actual
supervised dialysis setting.
Additional
Admissions Requirements for Dialysis Technician
In addition to being in good health and physically
able to perform the duties and techniques required for employment in the
Dialysis Technician field, Dialysis Technician students are required to provide
verification that their immunizations are current, including the Hepatitis B
series or sign an Acknowledgement, Release and Requisition/Declination Form
attesting to their understanding that immunizations must be current before
certain courses can be taken or activities performed. The institution does not
pay for any fees associated with either receiving immunizations or their
verification. This form will be presented for review and signature during the
admission’s process.
Licensing
Information
- Accredited
by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- State
requirements and licensing may vary from state to state.
How
can I find out more about this career?
For more information about a career as a Dialysis
Technician, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET website. The Standard Occupational Code
(SOC) for the career 29-2099.00 and the Classification of Instructional
Programs (CIP) code for this program is 51.0999.
What
is the total cost of the Dialysis Technician degree program?
The total current tuition and fees for a student
completing the program in normal time is $16,908 and the total additional cost
for books and supplies is $1,200.
What
percentage of graduates completes the program in the normal time frame as
published in the catalog?
There were fewer than 10 graduates in this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. For privacy reasons, the U.S. Department of Education requests that schools not report on-time completion rates or median loan debt levels for programs with fewer than 10 graduates.
On-Time Graduation Rates
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Dialysis Technician Day
| Campus |
Rate |
| Alexandria |
N/A |
| Fayetteville |
N/A |
| Gulfport |
N/A |
| Houma |
N/A |
| Lafayette |
N/A |
| Metairie |
95% |
| Shreveport |
N/A |
Dialysis Technician Night
| Campus |
Rate |
| Alexandria |
N/A |
| Fayetteville |
100% |
| Gulfport |
N/A |
| Houma |
N/A |
| Lafayette |
N/A |
| Metairie |
39% |
| Shreveport |
N/A |
*N/A There were fewer than 10 graduates in this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. For privacy reasons, the U.S. Department of Educationrequests that schools not report on-time completion rates or median debt levels for programs with fewer than 10 graduates.
What
percentage of graduates found employment related to their field of study?
There were no graduates in this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
How
much student loan debt does a typical graduate have to repay after graduation?
There were fewer than 10 graduates in this program between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. For privacy reasons, the U.S. Department of Education requests that schools not report on-time completion rates or median loan debt levels for programs with fewer than 10 graduates.
Textbook Information
Dialysis Technician
ISBN
#/Description |
Textbook
Name/Description |
Price |
978-1-437-70673-4 |
Career
Development for Health Professionals |
$46.95 |
978-0-323-07504-6 |
Health Career
Today |
$65.95 |
978-0-323-07995-2 |
Health Career
Today - Workbook |
$32.95 |
978-0-323-05492-8 |
The Human Body
in Health & Disease |
$52.95 |
978-0-323-05487-4 |
The Human Body
in Health & Disease – Workbook |
$27.95 |
unknown |
A Study Guide
for Dialysis Technologists, published by NANT |
$35.00 |
Unknown |
Dialysis
Technology: A Manual for Dialysis Technicians, published by NANT |
$65.00 |
978-1-4377-0838-7 |
Quick &
Easy Medical Terminology |
$54.95 |
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