Dialysis Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This 50-hour course prepares students for entry level employment in a kidney dialysis center. The course provides the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to perform clinical and technical duties. Course content includes medical terminology, anatomy,renal function and principles of renal dialysis. Additionally, students are provided with training to help prepare them for the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) exam.
Established in 2005
CIP: 34-0199 Health-Related Knowledge and Skills, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Heart Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,539.00 |
| Fees | $25.00 |
| Tests | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,839.00 |
Financial Aid
- Career training Scholarships for Women
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
There is also an option to do a 200 hour externship.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must be at least 16 years of age, must pass state of IL requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Dialysis Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This 50-hour course prepares students for entry level employment in a kidney dialysis center. The course provides the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to perform clinical and technical duties. Course content includes medical terminology, anatomy,renal function and principles of renal dialysis. Additionally, students are provided with training to help prepare them for the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) exam.
Established in 2005
CIP: 34-0199 Health-Related Knowledge and Skills, Other.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
American Heart Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 50.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,539.00 |
| Fees | $25.00 |
| Tests | $150.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $125.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,839.00 |
Financial Aid
- Career training Scholarships for Women
Application Procedure
The student brings any sponsored documents that need to be completed to the PSC Academic and Career Development Advisor located in the Adult Training and Outreach Center. The documents are returned to the sponsoring agency (student) for issuance of the voucher. Once the voucher is received, the student registers in Enrollment services at the main campus. Next, they would take the voucher to the Business office (Main Campus) to have their account updated to reflect they are being sponsored.
There is also an option to do a 200 hour externship.
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - Must be at least 16 years of age, must pass state of IL requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
- Other(Specify)