Dialysis technology is a highly specialized field of nephrology (care of the kidneys). B.Voc degree in Dialysis technology helps the technicians monitor and operate dialysis machineries efficiently. In addition to preparing patients and monitoring dialysis treatment, dialysis technicians also prepare post- treatment reports. They also are taught to work on specialized equipments.
Students after completing B.Voc degree in Dialysis technology gets a job at hospitals (Government or private), clinics or healthcare setups offering dialysis treatment. Usually they work in a team, under the supervision of qualified Doctors. Some of the common job profiles available in front of them include Dialysis Technician, Dialysis Supervisor and Dialysis Assistant. Completing relevant M.Sc. course will help one take on teaching job (lecturer or instructor) at institutes offering dialysis technology education or patient education programs.
-10 +2/pass Science stream. Duration – 3 years
Dialysis technology which prepares students to become trained dialysis technicians who provide strong paramedical support system to hospital for providing specialized care to renal failure patients.This is an ever expanding field and there are a large number of patients in need of such a care in the country & in the world.
After completion of this course the student will be able to do
• Peritoneal dialysis & hemodialysis
• Monitor the patient machine & respond to various alarms during the procedure.
• Learn the physical setup of unit
• Operate the machine according to Nephrologist order
• Indications of renal transplantation
Course Overview
• Anatomy & physiology of human body
• Detailed renal anatomy & physiology
• Renal failure & management
• History & introduction of hemodialysis
• Scientific principles & practice of hemodialysis
• Vascular access for hemo dialysis
• Anticoagulation in hemodialysis
• The dialyzer – Artificial kidney
• Dialysate composition
• Water treatment for hemodialysis
• Complications of hemodialysis & management
• Infection control in hemodialysis
• Dialysis for ARF & continuous hemodialytic techniques.
• Extra corporeal detoxification
• Care of patients on HD
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Introduction to urea kinetic modelling
• Renal transplantation
• Dialysis unit management
• First aid & basic life support
• English – listening writing & communication skill
• Knowledge about basic of English grammar improve interpersonal communication.