Hemodialysis Technician
Hemodialysis technicians, also often known as dialysis technicians, work closely with doctors and nurses to provide patient care to people with permanent kidney failure. This asynchronous online hemodialysis technician certification course provides the didactic and clinical requirements needed to develop the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements of a hemodialysis technician.
The hemodialysis technician course, which includes medical terminology, prepares you for an entry-level...
Hemodialysis Technician
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1079
What you will learn
- To describe how to evaluate the patient pre- and post-treatment as well as evaluate, intervene, and manage treatment for the patient
- To describe how to properly set up and maintain a dialysis machine and how to evaluate proper machine operation, including documenting compliance for maintenance records
- To describe the components and design of typical water treatment systems and discuss the steps to maintain, monitor, and evaluate water treatment systems
- To explain how to maintain a clean and safe patient environment, identify precautions used in dialysis, and how to implement isolation procedures
- To identify professional development opportunities for continuing education and discuss quality-related issues, proper documentation, and communication skills needed in a dialysis setting
How you will benefit
- Prepare for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) exam offered by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)
- Obtain soft skills such as communication, computer literacy, etc. are integrated in the course
- Gain a new job, clinical experience, or achieve a promotion within 180 days of completing the program
- Opportunity to share what you learn with others to improve the overall understanding of dialysis
- Obtain your CPR certification from the Red Cross—included in your course
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 12 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 205 course hours
Instructors & Support
Dominic Japos
Dominic Japos holds a BS in Biology and a Bachelor's in Nursing. His professional journey commenced as an NCLEX instructor, subsequently leading him to the United Kingdom where he dedicated 8 years to serving as a dialysis nurse. His true passion lies in the realm of education. Upon relocating to the United States in 2016 to practice as a dialysis nurse at Davita, he also earned a Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in education, successfully completing it in 2017.
Medical Terminology Instructors
Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
To register for this course, you must be 18 years of age or older.
Certification Requirements:
Because of the prominent role Medicare and Medicaid play in funding the treatment of end stage renal disease, federal statutes should consider the minimum requirements in states without formal regulations on dialysis centers and personnel. BONENT certification standards, to which the ed2go program conforms, comply with these federal standards. The hemodialysis technician course does not meet requirements in KY, MD, NM, OH, OR, SD, and WV.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
- To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to pass the course successfully.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
- Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Hemodialysis Technician course:
- Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel
- Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician
- Custom Hemodialysis Kit
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
More About
About Certification: BONENT
Our program has been reviewed and approved by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT). BONET is an international organization of registered nurses and technicians dedicated to the promotion and advancement of excellence in the field of nephrology through highly specialized credentialing exams and continuing education programs.