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What Hemodialysis Technicians do? |
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While healthy kidneys have several functions in the body, the most well-known job is to produce urine. When kidney function goes below 10% to 15% kidneys are no longer able to filter the blood and make urine. This causes toxins to build up in the body along with excess fluid. Fortunately, we live in a time when there are treatments and medicines that can replace the functions of the kidneys and keep the body alive. One type of renal replacement therapy meaning a treatment that replaces kidney function is hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is a therapy that filters waste, removes extra fluid and balances electrolytes (sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, chloride, calcium, magnesium and phosphate).
Hemodialysis technician helps patients with end stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure) receive safe and effective dialysis treatments by learning what dialysis is, how dialysis was developed, how to use and maintain dialysis equipment, how to ensure high quality care for patients and how to maintain professionalism. |
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Is there job available for Hemodialysis Technicians? |
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| We could tell you... "Absolutely" But, what we prefer to do is to encourage you to do the research yourself. Get a copy of your local newspaper and read through the Healthcare job listings. Look for your potential job category and see for yourself how many great opportunities will be available to you when you complete your Florida Educational training. Jump online and search some of the excellent job resource websites for opportunities in your field. The jobs are out there... so don't wait any longer if you want to work in Healthcare. Come to Azure College and we'll prepare you quickly and thoroughly for your new career |
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Where can I work? |
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Hemodialysis Technician works in Hospitals and Dialysis Centers. |
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How long will it take me to
complete this training? |
| This program can be completed in six (6) months or 24 weeks and consist of: |
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425 |
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60 |
| Clinical Externship: |
115 |
| Total Clock Hours: |
600 |
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Class Hours |
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MORNING:
Monday – Friday
8 am to 2pm
EVENING
Monday – Friday
6:00pm to 11pm |
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What skills will I learn? |
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| Azure College’s Hemodialysis Technician Training includes such topics as: Organs and function of the renal system, renal failure/ESRD, Uremia, Psychosocial aspects of renal failure, Infection control and standard precautions, Procedural Clinical Proficiency, Extracorporeal circuit, Water treatments. Hemodialysis Technician students are introduced to a clinical setting and work alongside a professional. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, legal and ethical implications relative to employment in a Clinic or hospital dialysis facility. |
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How much this program cost? |
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| We know this is a very important question for most of you. However, our program costs may change slightly with each new session; because of this we are unable to provide cost information on this brochure. We would like to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime or ask to your admission advisors.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Azure College Diploma
You will receive your CPR Certification
Licensing and Certification
Completing students will be eligible to take the following:
Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician (BONENT, eligible after 1 yr. work experience)
Clinical Certified Hemodialysis Technician (NNCC); State of Florida Ready to Work
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING REGISTRATION:
Registration processes for Health Science classes vary by program. For information specific to Hemodialysis Technician, please call 305-751-0001
Information Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
Florida Commission for independent Education
Florida Workforce system
The Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT)
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