Dialysis Technician
This 1-year programme trains you to operate hemodialysis machines and support nephrology units.
About the programme
The Dialysis Technician diploma combines classroom learning, skills-lab practice and supervised nephrology-unit exposure so students understand dialysis workflows with patient safety at the centre.
What you'll learn
- Kidney anatomy, physiology and renal failure basics
- Hemodialysis machine setup, priming and operation
- Water treatment plant (RO) monitoring
- Vascular access — AV fistula, catheter care
- Intra-dialysis patient monitoring and complications
- Machine disinfection and infection control
- Peritoneal dialysis basics
Phase-wise plan
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Months 1–3 | Renal system, machine parts, water treatment, biosafety |
| Months 4–6 | Setup, priming, monitoring, complications, skills lab |
| Months 7–12 | Nephrology unit rotation across shifts |
Career paths
- Dialysis Technician — hospitals and standalone dialysis centres
- Nephrology unit support
- Dialysis roles in hospital nephrology departments