DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN (Diploma in Dialysis Technician is currently available at the Alexandria, Fayetteville, Gulfport, Houma, Lafayette and Metairie campuses only)

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.

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