DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN PROGRAM | NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Offers a program that will provide students with the knowledge needed to perform the duties required of an entry-level Dialysis Technician trainee. The program covers the key principles of kidney function and failure and dialysis therapy, kidney dialysis machines, dialyzer preparation and reprocessing, as well as how to assist dialysis patients in managing their disease and treatment. The course is a remote format with 50 hours of instructor-led classes via Zoom video conferencing and access to an online system. Students with a high school diploma and who complete a minimum of one year of employment as a Dialysis Technician at an End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or medical facility can apply to take the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT) Certified Hemodialysis Technician certifying exam. A current, government-issued ID and a clear record with no felonies is required to take the exam. This training is appropriate for RNs, EMTs, CNAs, PCTs and other health care professionals interested in specializing in dialysis. For those without healthcare experience, this course will provide basic dialysis treatment knowledge to make the student more marketable in applying for an employee training program at a Dialysis Treatment Center. Call for more detailed information.

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1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY 11530

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NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION

Offers a variety of credit-free courses for personal pleasure, profit and growth. They're designed to broaden the professional and cultural background of those who attend. The courses do not involve grades or transcripts. More than 300 courses are offered to sharpen their skills, gain professional competencies, or just indulge in a hobby they have always wanted to try. Courses can be taken in person or online. Call for more detailed information.