Renal Dialysis technology is a 3 year (2-year +1-year internship) professional diploma.
Vision of renal dialysis technology
To create a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, professional behavior, and encourages lifelong
learning.
The Dialysis Technologist Profession (Renal Technologist)
As renal failure continues to be a growing international health problem, kidney disease is driving the growing demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. Dialysis technologists are employed in hospitals, diagnostics centers, and other medical facilities where dialysis treatment is conducted on patients. The number of dialysis technologists has the potential to increase in the coming years. Most technologist training has historically been done on-the-job, today’s healthcare institutions are seeking to employ well-trained technologists who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill this growing number of positions.
The Dialysis Technologist (Renal Physiologist) Program
This Dialysis Technologist (Renal Physiologist) Program provides students with the knowledge needed to perform as a dialysis technologist. The program will review renal dialysis machines, and review equipment maintenance. This Dialysis Technologist (Renal Physiologist) program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technologist.
Role in Hemodialysis
The technologists play a mars role in delivering high quality hemodialysis therapy for the ESRD patients, they are engaged in Periodic inspection of the unit ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Role in Peritoneal dialysis
They play an active role in delivering the peritoneal dialysis therapy well informed and enthusiastic dialysis technology is a great blessing to the nephrologists and the peritoneal dialysis patients.
This course will cover the following areas and topics
Specific procedures to operate renal dialysis machines.
Equipment maintenance.
Monitoring water treatment and maintenance of RO machine.
Skills to monitor and record a patient’s vital signs pre/intra/post dialysis.
Assessment of patients for any complications that occur during a procedure.
ELIGIBILITY
Diploma in Nursing, Basic Medical Science Graduates, and relevant allied health professionals.
Detailed Course Information
Knowledge and use of aseptic techniques and standard precautions.
Renal physiology and the pathophysiology of renal failure.
How to perform and record physical measurements including weight and vital signs.
Principles of hemodialysis and hematological aspects.
Dialyzer, dialysate, and delivery systems.
Fluid and electrolyte balance.
Composition of dialysate solution.
Anticoagulation and heparin administration.
Handling of hazardous materials.
Typical Job Responsibilities
What do Dialysis Technicians do?
A Dialysis Technician would typically need to:
Assist in the dialysis treatment of patients with permanent kidney failure; monitor the treatment, make necessary changes, and ensure that the patient is taken care of well. Prep the patient by informing them about dialysis and what to expect after the procedure is
complete; train the patient and their primary caretakers on how to maintain the patient’s health
during and after the dialysis is complete. Observe the patient’s undergoing dialysis and aid and emotional support as required; alter treatment if necessary; adjust fluid removal rates as needed. Clean, sterilize, and maintain dialysis machinery; ensure the machine is safe to use; assemble and disassemble the device as required. Write reports and note down details of or changes in the patient’s dialysis procedure if significant;
maintain records of patients. Respond to emergencies if required. Administer local anesthesia to patients if required.
“KNOWLEDGE HAS TO BE IMPROVED, CHALLENGED, AND INCREASED CONSTANTLY, OR IT VANISHES” – Peter Drucker
