Dialysis Technician

 

Some continuing education courses are eligible for scholarship funding.
Please contact the Centro de carreras NCWorks at (828) 694-1755 for more information.

Course Description:

Learn the skills to be prepared with the theoretical, technical and clinical skills needed to maintain equipment and provide patient care to those being treated for chronic renal diseases. You will also gain the skills for employment as a dialysis technician in hospitals, renal dialysis facilities, and clinics upon successful completion. After one year of work experience, you may be eligible to sit for national certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. You will be required to do a background check and drug screening set up by Davita Dialysis. You must also have a valid High school diploma or GED.

• Registration Information and Student Handbook – Dialysis Technician

Enrollment requirements:

1. The student must be 18 years old.

2. Proof of required immunizations (see list below)

3. IDs required (names must match on both):

a. A Signed Social Security Card (paper card, non-laminated), or letter from Social Security Office stating that card has been requested.

b. Current Driver’s License or government-issued picture ID.

c. High school diploma or GED.

4. Registration form completed during appointment.

5. A statement will be signed at registration to confirm that the student received and had an opportunity to review Student Handbook.

6. Course fees are due at the time of registration.

Course schedule:

View Dialysis Technician Course Schedule

View Registration Information – Allied Health Programs

Contáctenos

Blue Ridge Community College
Allied Health Program Office and Registration:

Heather Stewart
Chair of Allied Health Programs
(828) 694-1761
hn_stewart@blueridge.edu

Sheila Merrill
Allied Health Program Specialist and Registration
(828) 694-1748
alliedhealth@blueridge.edu​