Dialysis Technician

Certificate Program

Program Overview

Description

This residential program teaches students how to work with patients and how to use dialysis equipment properly. The program focuses on helping students learn to take vital signs, obtain vascular access, take laboratory blood samples and work comfortably with patients and their families.

Objective

To prepare the student for an entry-level position as a Dialysis Technician who can:

Explain various dialysis team members and their functions; define and employ medical terminology related to dialysis
Recognize and correctly use related terms, marks, abbreviations and symbols related to dialysis
Understand basic chemistry of body fluids and electrolytes related to dialysis
Explain the normal functions of the kidney and the disease process that may cause renal failure
Understand the major signs and symptoms of end-stage renal disease
Interpret laboratory data for dialysis patients
Explain the dialysis machine systems and identify equipment parts
Explain the different types of vascular access to the circulation system
State the overview of peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation
Explain the importance of infection control related to dialysis

Program Details

Program Cost

Application Fee	$50
Tuition	$2,200
Lab Fee	$300
Uniform	$35
Total	$2,585

Credentialing Exams

Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam given by Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC).

Clinicals (Externship)

A clinical (externship) course is included in this program to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations in a healthcare setting. Students are required to complete the required 800 clinical hours and other related learning activities prior to graduation. Students are not paid for work performed at the clinical site.

Program Resources

At GCHI, our program resources are designed to give you a hands-on learning experience that mirrors real-world clinical settings. Our facilities offer three distinct lab areas, each fully equipped to support specific programs and provide the skills you need for your career. Our resources also include:

A comprehensive library stocked with textbooks, reference materials, and medical journals
Conference room with white board to promote group collaborations
Computer lab with internet access
Scientific microscopes with access to a wide collection of samples
Ultrasound machines
Hospital beds
The Unetixs Peripheral Vascular System
Stress test machines
EKG machines
Medical Supplies
Hospital training manikins
CPR Manikins
And much more

Course List

Course Number	Course Title	Clock Hours
HDT 1	Dialysis Class	56
HDT 2	Dialysis Lab	16
HDT CL	Dialysis Clinical	250
	Total	382

Job Outlook

$ 58,391

National average salary

5 %

Average growth rate for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Indeed, Dialysis Technician Salary by State (Plus Career Outlook), at https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/pay-salary/dialysis-technician-salary (visited December 9, 2024). Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians.htm (visited November 18, 2024).

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Registration Deadline

August 29, 2025
Fall Semester begins September 8, 2025

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