Diploma in Renal Dialysis Technology

Overview

The main objectives of this course are:

1. To train students to work as dialysis technicians and assist nephrologists in their duties.
2. To train Student to undertake hemodialysis treatment on patients with end stage and acute renal failure.
3. To get understanding of various drugs used in anesthesia including their side effects, toxicity, doses of administration, proper administration and utilization.
4. To train students to provide airway ventilation and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation when necessary.

Knowledge and Skills :

1. Knowledge of Anatomy & Pharmacology
2. Preparation of Dialysis Machine and Dialysis Circuit
3. Monitor all The Parameters in Machine (Temp, Conductivity, etc.)
4. Check /monitor Vitals of the Patients
5. Reprocessing of Dialyzer
6. Total Patient Care on Dialysis
7. Monitor and Manage Machine Alarms
8. Preparation of Chemicals
9. Vascular Access – Type, Care, Cannulation etc.
10. Knowledge of Principles and Practice of Peritoneal and Hemodialysis
11. Knowledge of Renal Diseases and Management
12. Take Patients' Medical Histories
13. Be a part of the Code Blue Team
14. Carry out Important Investigations and do Basic Interpretation of their Results
15. Patient Safety & Emergency Codes

Employability:

1. Assistant Dialysis Technician
2. Executive - AR & Medical Billing

Eligibility

Applicant should have passed 10+2 or equivalent with science specialization (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) having minimum 45% passing marks.

Minimum Education