Dialysis Technician

Course Overview

Diploma in Dialysis Technology has been structured to train technicians to be an effective part of the Nephrology team. There is a growing demand of Dialysis Technicians in hospitals with an increase is diabetic patients and increasing awareness about renal diseases and the implications. These technicians will bridge the gap between the Nephrologists and patients thereby facilitating their care. The technicians are given hands on training of dialysis equipment and its maintenance. The program has been structured to provide progressive group learning among the students enrolled through case studies, presentations and group work.

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Learning Objective

Enhanced skills and capabilities as Dialysis Technician.
Leadership capabilities to supervise and lead the Dialysis team in the department.
Sound technical knowledge and skills to handle dialysis equipment

Course Content

Anatomy
Physiology
Medical Terminology
Principles of Dialysis
Dialysis Procedures

Haemodialysis Technology
Equipment Maintenance
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
Computer Skills & Application
Medical Law and Bio-ethics

Course Highlights

Program pedagogy which includes Webinar, Student Faculty Chat by Subject Experts and Project Work.
Reference subject through E-library
Program materials developed by experts
Each block culminating into a qualifying assignment
Credit based teaching outcomes for global application

Learning Outcome

To learn the management of Dialysis equipment and provide care to the renal patients.
To learn the patient management in Dialysis unit.
To learn the functioning, monitoring, calibration and maintenance with safety aspects of dialysis equipment and clinical practice.
To learn the process of Dialyzer cleaning, disinfection, washing & storage.

Evaluation and Grading

Evaluations will collate candidate performance based on Self Assessment, Term End Assessment, completion of Project Work , participation in Webinar , participation in student-faculty chat.
Grading will be done based on alphabetical grade point percentage.

Certification

At the end of the program the student will be awarded with a Certificate from Astron Institute of International Studies.