Course Objective : To train students to work as Dialysis Technicians and assist
Nephrologists in their duties.
Course Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : 10+2 with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Ideally can be
done along with any other B.Sc. degree. Although these courses are full time, they are conducted post
noon which enables students to attend B.Sc lectures in Morning.
Knowledge and Skills :
- Orientation to Dialysis unit / PD Center / Reprocessing room / Preparation room
- Setting up of equipments for dialysis
- Rinsing, Cleaning and Disinfection of dialysis equipments
- Assisting Doctors and Nurses for all dialysis related procedures
- Preparation of Concentrate and Chemicals
- Dialyzer reprocessing ( manual and Automated)
- Disinfection of water treatment plant and water lines.
- Assist therapist / nurse in material management
- Assist Therapist / Nurse in Concentrate preparation
- Cleaning and disinfection of dialysis related equipments
- Assist in Reprocessing of dialyzers.
Employability:
- Attender / Assistant in Dialysis Unit
- Nephrology ward / OPD
- Assist Dialysis Therapist / Nurses in ICU dialysis
- Assist Dialysis Therapist / Nurses in CAPD procedure
- Assist Therapist / Nurses in management of Water treatment
Program Structure :
| Year |
Course Name |
| 1st Year | Anatomy |
| Physiology |
| Biochemistry |
| Basic Communication Skills |
| Advanced IT Skills |
| The Dialyzer, Dialysis equipments and machines |
| Dialysis Concentrates and Dialysis Processing |
| Patient and Staff Safety |
| Infection Control |
| 2nd Year |
Pathology |
| Pharmacology |
| Pharmacology related to Haemo and Peritoneal Dialysis |
| CPR |
| Peritoneal and Hemodialysis |
| Unconscious Patient |
| Basics in renal Dialysis technology |
| Applied Dialysis technology – Part 1 |
| Applied Dialysis technology – Part 2 |