B.Sc. Dialysis Therapy Technology
B.Sc. in Dialysis Therapy Technology is a three-year programme that educates students to become certified dialysis technicians who work in hospitals to give specialized treatment to renal failure patients. Dialysis is a life-sustaining therapy for chronic kidney failure patients who are awaiting a kidney transplant. Dialysis technicians plays a critical role in alleviating the suffering of such patients and assisting improving of their quality of life by working closely with nephrologists to provide dialysis and other preparation treatments, such as machine maintenance and complication management during dialysis etc. This is a rapidly growing sector, with many patients in need of such care both in India and around the world.
- Duration: 3 years
- Eligibility: 12th pass with PCB/PCM (Candidates who are awaiting their class 12th results can also apply)
- Age Limit: The candidate must have attained the age of 17 years in the year of admission.
- Affiliation: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER)
Dialysis Technicians are responsible for assembling and maintaining dialysis machines, monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment, and maintaining the highest safety and cleanliness standards when operating the machines. With the growth in the number of renal disease patients, growth opportunities are immense. Acquiring knowledge of modern research techniques and familiarizing themselves with the recent advances in dialysis therapies will lead to a gainful employment in nephrologist’s clinics, dialysis centres, government and private hospitals and other related institutions. Sales roles with dialysis machine manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies working in complimentary services are also available for qualified professionals. There is a huge demand of experienced dialysis professionals in USA, UK, Middle East and other developed nations.
- History and Types of Dialysis
- Principles of Dialysis
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Basics of Healthcare
- Basics of dialysis techniques
- Renal Diseases
- Anticoagulation
- Vascular Access
- Professional English & Effective Communication Skills
YEAR 2
- Medical Terminologies
- Concepts of Dialysis and Nutrition
- Dialysis Technology with Pharmacology
- Applied Microbiology and Pathology in Renal therapy
- Dialyzer and dialyzer reprocessing
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Sterile Techniques of Dialysis
- Complications in Dialysis
- Management of Complications of dialysis
- Personality Development, Customer Relationship Management & Grooming
YEAR 3
- Applied biochemistry in Renal therapy
- Water treatment system
- Advance techniques in dialysis
- Renal Transplantation
- Adequacy of dialysis
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Applied Pathology of Dialysis Therapy
- Dialysis Equipment and System
- Basics of Hospital Information System (HIS) – Medical Software Applications
- Interview & Group Discussion Skills, Change & Stress Management
- Center Manager
- Chief Technician
- Sr. Dialysis Technician
- Dialysis Technician