Hemodialysis Technician with Externship
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Program Description
This program is specially designed to help the student:
5 Learn routine patient care
5 Gain extensive theoretical knowledge, with clinical and technical practice in a laboratory setting
5 Prepare for the CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician), CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician), or CCNT (Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology) certification examinations. Voucher included for the CHT certification exam from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology. Note: to sit for the CHT exam, one must do an externship.
Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study. Students have access to one-on-one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library.
This program provides education to successfully pass the exam for the Hemodialysis program and prepare for national certifications so the student will successfully work in the medical field.
This program is specially designed to help the student:
5 Learn routine patient care
5 Gain extensive theoretical knowledge, with clinical and technical practice in a laboratory setting
5 Prepare for the CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician), CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician), or CCNT (Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology) certification examinations. Voucher included for the CHT certification exam from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology. Note: to sit for the CHT exam, one must do an externship
Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study. Students have access to one-on-one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library.
This program provides education to successfully pass the exam for the Hemodialysis program and prepare for national certifications so the student will successfully work in the medical field.
356 hours with an option to complete 250 hours of clinical externship
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-1011 Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CHT or CCHT
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 356.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,199.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,299.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - 9th grade
- Writing - 9th grade
- Prerequisites - Access to reliable internet and computer/laptop
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Hemodialysis Technician with Externship
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/12/2023
Program Description
This program is specially designed to help the student:
5 Learn routine patient care
5 Gain extensive theoretical knowledge, with clinical and technical practice in a laboratory setting
5 Prepare for the CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician), CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician), or CCNT (Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology) certification examinations. Voucher included for the CHT certification exam from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology. Note: to sit for the CHT exam, one must do an externship.
Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study. Students have access to one-on-one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library.
This program provides education to successfully pass the exam for the Hemodialysis program and prepare for national certifications so the student will successfully work in the medical field.
This program is specially designed to help the student:
5 Learn routine patient care
5 Gain extensive theoretical knowledge, with clinical and technical practice in a laboratory setting
5 Prepare for the CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician), CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician), or CCNT (Certification in Clinical Nephrology Technology) certification examinations. Voucher included for the CHT certification exam from the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology. Note: to sit for the CHT exam, one must do an externship
Students demonstrate success by passing the final examination with 75% or higher which enables them to take the national certification exam and seek employment in the field of study. Students have access to one-on-one instructor support, student advocate support and personalized graduate support, student program community and online support, as well as access to an online reference library.
This program provides education to successfully pass the exam for the Hemodialysis program and prepare for national certifications so the student will successfully work in the medical field.
356 hours with an option to complete 250 hours of clinical externship
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-1011 Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician.
Provider Information
Northeastern Illinois University
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CHT or CCHT
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 356.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,199.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $100.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,299.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Register with Northeastern Illinois University's Office of Community & Professional Education in person. 773-442-5080. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - 9th grade
- Writing - 9th grade
- Prerequisites - Access to reliable internet and computer/laptop
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Online/E-Learning Instruction