Dialysis Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/8/2022
Next Re-Certification Date: 12/18/2024

Program Description

This 50-hour Dialysis Technician Program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of Dialysis Technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, Dialysis Technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment. This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives. Additionally there is no student internship or clinical rotation offered as part of this program. Students are not able to sit for the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician exam until they have completed a program and achieved six months of experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in a ESRD facility when the BONENT CHT candidate is eligible the exam fee will be $250.

Established in 1980

CIP: 51-1011 Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

converted from NIUY

Provider Information

Chicago State University

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Program Contact Info

9501 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

BONET

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

8 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,299.00
Total Cost$1,299.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Students that are interested in the course should contact 773.995.4466, or at continuinged@csu.edu to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - 12th grade level
  • Reading - 12th grade level

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Dialysis Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/8/2022
Next Re-Certification Date: 12/18/2024

Program Description

This 50-hour Dialysis Technician Program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of Dialysis Technicians. Under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses, Dialysis Technicians operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems as well as maintain and repair equipment. Furthermore, technicians work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed. Additionally, they may also be involved in the training of patients for at-home dialysis treatment. This program does not include a national or state certification as part of its overall objectives. Additionally there is no student internship or clinical rotation offered as part of this program. Students are not able to sit for the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician exam until they have completed a program and achieved six months of experience in nephrology patient care and current active participation in a ESRD facility when the BONENT CHT candidate is eligible the exam fee will be $250.

Established in 1980

CIP: 51-1011 Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician.

Local Information

converted from NIUY

Provider Information

Chicago State University

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

9501 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

BONET

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

8 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$1,299.00
Total Cost$1,299.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Students that are interested in the course should contact 773.995.4466, or at continuinged@csu.edu to express interest, and upon WIOA approval, students will be registered for the class. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Math - 12th grade level
  • Reading - 12th grade level

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction