Certified Hemodialysis Technician Prep Course
Designed to prepare for employment in the Hemodialysis industry as Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).
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Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Responsible for providing direct patient care, monitoring the patient and hemodialysis machine, and performing safety checks on the equipment and systems. Internship: minimum 250 hours (If qualified).
Hemodialysis cleans the blood of waste products and excess fluids by passing the blood through an artificial kidney, or dialyzer, for patients with end-stage renal disease. Topics per Certification Type: Principles of Hemodialysis, Renal Anatomy and Physiology, Complications of Renal Failure, Renal Nutrition, Lab Work, Vascular Access Care, Infection Control Practices, Water Treatment, Dialyzer Reprocessing, Hemodialysis-Fresenius-Machine setup, Operation, Disinfection, Management of Alarms, Electronics, Medical Emergencies, Patient Confidentiality, BCLS/CPR, Patient as The Customer, Fire and OSHA Safety, Ergonomics of Lifting, Professional Development, Working As a Team, Administration of Hemodialysis Medications, Anemia Management, Mineral Bone Management and Organ Transplantation.
Prerequisite: 18 years of age or older, High School diploma (or equivalent) or official transcript.
Required Textbook: Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician: A Comprehensive Review of Hemodialysis, 6th Edition, Medical Education Institute, Inc.
For more information contact: RShannon@qcc.cuny.edu
What you'll learn
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Learn the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties required of dialysis technicians.
Operate kidney dialysis machines, prepare dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems, as well as maintain and repair equipment.
Work with patients during dialysis procedures and monitor and record vital signs, as well as administer local anesthetics and drugs as needed.
Skills you'll gain
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