Dialysis Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
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 NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
BONET
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,500.00 |
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:
- Reading - 9th Grade
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Dialysis Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
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 NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
BONET
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,500.00 |
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:
- Reading - 9th Grade
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction