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This course allows students to learn via classroom participation and practice with dialysis equipment and then participate in dialysis centers under the supervision and direction of practicing nurses. This program will highlight 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, and water treatments. Additional requirements to take this program include physical examination form with current immunizations, facility specific lab tests and current Mantoux is required along with copies of current CPR and First Aid cards prior to students doing their externships.THIS PROGRAM IS BONENT APPROVED!

 

200 hours

• 100 hours didactic 

• 100 hours simulation lab & clinical observation