Hemodialysis Technician

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:

Description: Hemodialysis Technician (Course Code GES1079) — 12 Months, 205 hours. CIP 51.1011 (Renal Dialysis Technologist/Technician); O*NET-SOC 29-2012 (Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other).

Hemodialysis technicians, also often known as dialysis technicians, work closely with doctors and nurses to provide patient care to people with permanent kidney failure. This asynchronous online hemodialysis technician certification course provides the didactic and clinical requirements needed to develop the skills necessary to fulfill the job requirements of a hemodialysis technician.

The hemodialysis technician course, which includes medical terminology, prepares you for an entry-level hemodialysis technician position by teaching you the proper methods of evaluating and managing patients with end-stage renal disease. Within the hemodialysis technician training course, you will be presented with real-world scenarios and access to an instructor that will provide remediation and feedback on interactive assignments that you will need to submit by using the lab kit that is included in the course. The lab kit includes a Fistula Dialysis Veni-Dot Nephrology/AV Arm that will be used for assignments and practice scenarios within the course.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

Upon completion of the certified hemodialysis technician training course, you will be presented with an opportunity to participate in a Clinical Experience to meet your clinical requirements. By meeting the didactic and clinical requirements, you will be prepared to sit for the Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification offered by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT). As a bonus, within the course, you will be able to apply to attend a Red Cross workshop to obtain your CPR/BLS certification.

Disclaimer: Participation in a Clinical Experience is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and/or drug screening that is consistent with the requirements of both state and federal laws. To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

Competencies to be achieved: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• To describe how to evaluate the patient pre- and post-treatment as well as evaluate, intervene, and manage treatment for the patient


• To describe how to properly set up and maintain a dialysis machine and how to evaluate proper machine operation, including documenting compliance for maintenance records


• To describe the components and design of typical water treatment systems and discuss the steps to maintain, monitor, and evaluate water treatment systems


• To explain how to maintain a clean and safe patient environment, identify precautions used in dialysis, and how to implement isolation procedures


• To identify professional development opportunities for continuing education and discuss quality-related issues, proper documentation, and communication skills needed in a dialysis setting

2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):

Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No: Yes

$ 4,595.00 — tuition includes all instructional materials, digital textbooks, and the certification exam voucher(s). There are no additional costs to the student.

3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):

All instructional materials are included in the cost of enrollment. The following textbooks are required for the program:

• Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)


• Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel — shipped approximately 7–10 business days after enrollment


• Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician — shipped approximately 7–10 business days after enrollment

4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

Custom Hemodialysis Kit — shipped approximately 7–10 business days after enrollment.

CPR certification from the American Red Cross is included in the course.

Note: students will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Technology requirements: students must have access to a PC, Mac, or Chromebook with internet access, the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox (Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible), Microsoft Word Online, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a personal email account.

5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Alex Garcia, Portfolio Operations Analyst, ASU Learning Enterprise

Email: ajgarc40@asu.edu

Phone number: (202) 975-7078 Ext. 57078

6. Direct Website link to the program:

https://careertraining.careercatalyst.asu.edu/training-programs/hemodialysis-technician/

7. Additional information:

Admission Requirements: To register for this course, you must be 18 years of age or older. Because of the prominent role Medicare and Medicaid play in funding the treatment of end stage renal disease, federal statutes should consider the minimum requirements in states without formal regulations on dialysis centers and personnel. BONENT certification standards, to which the ed2go program conforms, comply with these federal standards.

Background check requirements licensing/credential: No background check is required for admission to the program or to sit for the certification exam administered by Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT).

Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: Employers in healthcare and clinical settings typically require a criminal background check, drug screening, and immunization/TB verification prior to employment or clinical placement. Requirements vary by employer and by state.

Other requirements needed:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to pass the course successfully.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.

Mac: macOS 12 or later.

Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.

Microsoft Word Online

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

State Requirements:

This program does not meet the educational requirements to apply for professional licensure or certification in the states of CA, KY, MD, MS, OH, SD, and WV.

Each state's licensure or certification authority is responsible for establishing the requirements for professional licensure or certification in its state. Completing this program does not guarantee professional licensure or certification. Eligibility may also depend on factors like work experience, professional examinations, passing a background check, and other criteria. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority to confirm the requirements for licensure or a certificate in the state where they live, work, or intend to live or work.

Prerequisites: To register for this course, you must be 18 years of age or older.

8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: Yes — this program prepares the student to test for the following industry-recognized credential(s): Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician examination, administered by Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT).

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: Yes

Career Pathway (Explain): The Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT) is one step in a defined nephrology career ladder in which each credential builds on the one before it, expanding scope of practice and earning potential: CHT, then Certified Hemodialysis Biomedical Technician (CHBT), then Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), then Registered Nurse (RN). Career examples: (1) a dialysis patient care technician earns the CHT and advances to clinic charge technician or clinical coordinator; (2) a CHT earns the BONENT Certified Hemodialysis Biomedical Technician (CHBT) credential and moves into maintaining dialysis equipment and water treatment systems; (3) a CHT bridges into licensed nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (O*NET-SOC 29-2061) and then a Registered Nurse (O*NET-SOC 29-1141) in nephrology, where the Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) credential is available at the RN level. BONENT also offers the Certified Hemodialysis Nurse (CHN) and Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN) credentials on the same pathway.

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other  industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): Yes — Nationally recognized credential. The Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (CHT) credential is issued by the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) and is recognized and accepted by dialysis providers and employers nationwide.

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: No

Accrediting Agency and link to website: Not applicable — the course curriculum is not accredited. The certification is awarded by Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT) upon successful completion of the certification examination.

9. Job Placement:

Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): No

If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion:

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