PACE NONCREDIT COURSE:
Online Hemodialysis Technician Program
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Overview
Hours: 250
Hemodialysis Tech Training: A Tiny Investment for Infinite Success
Ready for a career that has a real, meaningful impact on people’s lives? This program was designed to help you become a certified clinical hemodialysis technician so you can provide a life-saving service to patients. You’ll learn to prepare and operate the hemodialysis machine, take vital signs, draw blood, and document results—and you’ll get one free voucher for your choice between the Certified hemodialysis technician credential from BONENT and the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) from the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC). And thanks to our network of partners, you’ll get 250 hours worth of experience working in a clinical setting—empowering you with the knowledge that leads to certification and increases your employability. Remember that clinical opportunities vary, and we work with a vast network of healthcare organizations to find a good fit. But we can’t guarantee placement—or employment—in your area.
- 106 Training Hours (+250 Clinical Hours)
- Complete in as Little as 12 Months†
- $33,100 Average Annual Salary*
- 19.6% Predicted 10-Year Job Growth*
Curriculum
Hemodialysis Technician Program Modules
Our 356-hour program is divided into 9 online training courses and a 250-hour Externship Experience that will provide the skills-based knowledge you need to become a successful hemodialysis technician.
Program Orientation
- Identify the elements, expectations, and requirements of the program.
- Learn to navigate the program.
- Use the program tools.
- Identify and use program resources.
Introduction to Dialysis
- Explore the history of dialysis
- Know the function and structure of kidneys.
- Understand health problems relating to kidney failure.
- Understand the differences between Hypertension and Hypotension.
- Know the difference between Chronic vs Acute.
- Review the purpose of water softeners, carbon tanks, reverse osmosis, ultraviolet light.
- Explore the 5 parts of the extracorporeal blood circuit.
- Understand the steps needed to protect patients during treatment.
Externship Readiness Skills
- Explore CareerStep Community career resources.
- Develop effective time management skills.
- Enhance your creative and critical thinking.
- Integrate critical and creative thinking skills into your life.
- Learn physical and emotional coping techniques to deal with stress.
- Explore essential ingredients of the communication process.
- Acquire methods to maximize verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
- Relate the importance of professional image to career success.
- Learn strategies to write a powerful resume.
- Identify key elements of successful interviews.
- Relate the importance of good study habits to your personal success.
- Identify traits related to self-motivation and self-esteem.
- Incorporate a positive and professional attitude in dealing with others.
- Understand that failures are important learning tools.
Dialysis Initiation and Components
- Learn how to set up equipment.
- Understand processes for documentation and monitoring.
- Discuss how the principles relate to dialysis.
- Describe the principles of fluid dynamics.
- Learn the anatomy of the kidneys.
- Learn the role of the renal system.
Hemodialysis Professional Development
- Define roles of each multi-disciplinary team member including the scope of practice.
- Understand the importance of legislation, research, and networking including patient experience with diversity and struggles.
Fundamentals of HIPAA
- Describe HIPAA basics.
- Understand the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rules.
- Describe the HITECH Act.
- Explain regulations for business associates.
- Summarize HIPAA documentation and training.
Hemodialysis Final Exam
- Test your knowledge.
Initiating Your Externship
- Create your profile in the Learner Placement Portal.
- Review the externship preparation resources.
- Explore CareerStep Community career resources.
- Understand the benefits of an externship.
- Access externship participation eligibility requirements.
- Recognize the externship site placement process and considerations.
Clinical Externship
- Earn hours of experience that count towards certification.
Program Completion
- Create your profile in the Learner Placement Portal
Course Requirements
