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Health Science

Hemodialysis
Technician

Be part of the exciting health science field!

Students are taught the skills necessary for employment as hemodialysis technicians or dialysis technicians. Hemodialysis technicians have been members of the dialysis team since the beginning of the dialysis program. They usually serve in two capacities, one involves the assembly and maintenance of the dialysis equipment and the second focuses on patient care. Often the hemodialysis technician duties will combine both the patient care and equipment care responsibilities.

The technician works with all members of the dialysis team but is most closely aligned with a nurse who delegates and supervises the patient care.

 

 Additional Skills Covered:

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Bloodborne Diseases HIV/AIDS, HBV
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR, BLS Healthcare Provider
  • Dietary Regimens
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emergency Care
  • Employability Skills
  • Hemodialysis Procedures & Techniques
  • HIPAA
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Knowledge of the Health Care Delivery System
  • Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
  • Math & Science Skills
  • Medical Terminology
  • Psycho-social Problems
  • Quality Assurance
  • Renal Health and Illness Concepts
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Wellness & Disease Concepts

 

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING REGISTRATION:

  • Registration processes for Health Science classes vary by program. For information specific to the Hemodialysis Technician program, please e-mail the counselor at  [email protected].
  • Students enrolling in any Health Science Education program must attend a Health Science program orientation.  At that time, information about the required Level II criminal background check and drug screening, per The Joint Commission, will be fully explained. Students who do not have a valid social security number may encounter difficulty with certain state licensing agencies and registries. Contact the program counselor for specific information.

 

Special Note:

Standard High School or State Awarded High School diploma is required.

 

Industry Certification Exam & State Credential:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study.

 

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility requirements, students may articulate into another Health Science program at one of Broward’s Technical Colleges with advanced standing.

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Job Outlook:

For information regarding Hemodialysis Technician salaries/wages, visit floridajobs.org.

Enroll in our Hemodialysis Technician program today.

To get started in the Hemodialysis Technician program, sign up for an ATC Program Information Session.

Program Info

Program Length:

600 hours (approximately 6 months – full time)

Program Offered:

August & January

Delivery Method:

Traditional – 100% classroom based
Hybrid – Less than 100% of instructional hours via distance education (online)

Days & Times:

Traditional:

  • Monday – Friday
    7:30 am – 2:15 pm

Note: Clinical externship hours may vary.