Dialysis course

Dialysis course

In this article, we are going to discuss dialysis.

What is dialysis? what are the courses available for dialysis technicians? duration of courses? What is the eligibility requirement for the dialysis course? Scope in dialysis? what is Diploma in dialysis? What is Bachelor in dialysis course and how to take admission in dialysis technician course?

 

Now we have to deliberate the word dialysis?

 

The kidney's main function is to filter your blood by removing waste or unuseful and excess fluid from your body. This waste which is filtered by the kidney is sent to the bladder to be eliminated when you urinate.

 

Dialysis is also called Hemodialysis and dialysis performs the function of the kidneys if they are not working properly or they've failed. According to the National Kidney Foundation, kidney failure at the end-stage occurs when the kidneys are performing at only 10 to 15 percent of their normal function.

 

Dialysis - it is basically a treatment. dialysis machine filters and purifies the blood using Equipements. This process helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can’t do their job.

 

Dialysis has been used since the 1940s to treat people with kidney problems.

 

Now let's understand who are "Dialysis technicians"

 

Dialysis technicians are medical professionals trained in the operation of a dialysis machine. Their major duties include monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment, ensuring usage of the machine is safe and secure, and adjusting patient fluid removal rates as required.

 

How to be become a good dialysis technician?

 

Anyone who wants to prefer dialysis technician courses as a career can choose diploma courses in paramedical or bachelor courses in paramedical after completing 10th or 12th with science.

During their study of course dialysis, students are taught about several subjects like physiology and anatomy of human kidney, renal disease, the principle of dialysis, microbiology & pathology, etc...

In practice, students are taught about How to use dialysis equipment such as hemodialysis., microdialysis analyzers.

Level of courses in dialysis technology

Certificate in dialysis

Diploma in dialysis

Bachelor in dialysis

 

Duration of courses in dialysis technology:

Diploma in dialysis technology - 2 Years

Bachelor in dialysis technology – 3 Years

Masters in dialysis technology- 2 years

 

 

Eligibility Requirements to Become a dialysis technology:

•        Every student must pass 10+2 examinations from the science stream from a recognized state or Central Board.

•        To take admission in Bachelor’s degree in dialysis technology, basic eligibility criteria are 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and biology

•        To take admission in MSc in dialysis technology one should have completed BScindialysis technology.

Roles and Responsibilities of dialysis technology:

•        The maintenance of dialysis equipment

•        The repair of dialysis equipment

•        The reprocessing of the dialyzer

•        Prepare the patient for the dialysis treatment process

•        Sanitizing and cleaning the surrounding area of the machine before the dialysis treatment can take place

•        Monitoring the water treatment

•        Participating in the quality improvement of the dialysis center

•        Monitoring the vascular access of the patient during dialysis

•        Taking the good and efficient care of the patient

Career Opportunities after completing dialysis technology:

Dialysis technology graduates may also look for 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 and Nurses. Some of the common job profiles available:

       Dialysis technician

       Dialysis supervisor

       Dialysis Therapist

       Dialysis Assistant

 

Completing relevant M.Sc. courses will also help one take on a teaching job (lecturer or instructor) at institutes offering dialysis technology education or patient education programs.

Technical jobs are also available in front of dialysis technology technicians. They may also find a job in manufacturing and marketing dialysis equipment.

Salary in dialysis technology:

The normal dialysis technician salary in India is RS.320,000 per year. Fresh dialysis technician Salary in India may get starting salary packages 240,000, while most experienced workers make up to Rs 916,000.

Basic dialysis technology syllabus:

•        Anatomy & Physiology

•        Derangement of Kidney functions

•        Dialysis- the concept

•        Components of Dialysis

•        Hemodialysis

•        Anticoagulation

•        Vascular access (Temporary& Permanent)

•        Dialysis Water and water treatment

•        Dialysis and Dialyzer (Including reuse)

•        hemodialysis machine

Top Colleges / Universities for dialysis technology:

•        Amity University, Punjab, Mohali. ...

•        Roorkee College of Engineering, Roorkee. ...

•        Amity University, Punjab, Mohali. ...

•        DIT University, Dehradun.

•        Amity University, Punjab, Mohali. ...

•        DIT University, Dehradun. ...

•        I.T.S Dental College, Murad Nagar, Ghaziabad.

•        Parul University, Vadodara.

•        Amity University, Punjab, Mohali