Dialysis Patient Care Technician program students are required to complete a health evaluation prior to final acceptance to the program. This may be accomplished by participating in C.P.R. instruction by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Students will be expected to purchase and wear uniforms in the clinical areas. Under the direction of a mentor, each applicant shall be given a tour of the facility and have the opportunity to complete a supervised observation of dialysis procedures. The tour and observation experience will be considered by the college when making admission decision.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from practicum agencies.
Practicum experience may include both day and evening hours and students must be prepared for these alternately scheduled hours. This course explores the professional duties of the dialysis technician. Topics include hemodialysis basics, infection control, patient responsibilities, career opportunities and certification of the dialysis technician. A unit on medical legal jurisprudence and appropriate medical record documentation is included. 2 class hours per week.