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. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business, Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.