Course: Dialysis Technician (with internship at DaVita Dialysis Center) Course length: 15 weeks (120 hours) Class days: Every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Internship: Additional 120 hours
Course length: 15 weeks (120 hours) Class days: Every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Internship: Additional 120 hours
Next available Class:
September 10, 2024 – December 19, 2024
Career Outlook:
A Dialysis Technician also known as a Hemodialysis Technician is a healthcare professional who operates hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure who can no longer remove toxins from their blood.
Hemodialysis Technicians are amongst the fastest growing health care occupations! Dialysis technician job opportunities are expected to grow as the population ages and more people require dialysis. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an 11% increase in medical and clinical laboratory technician occupations between 2020 and 2030 (www.bls.gov) and Indeed.com reports that the average salary for a dialysis technician is $25.38 per hour in the state of Michigan (6/30/22).
Dialysis Technicians work in hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centers under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician and perform the following job duties:
responsible for operation of kidney dialysis machines,
monitoring patient health status
obtaining vital signs
preparing dialyzer reprocessing and delivery systems
educating patients on dialysis
maintaining and cleaning equipment.
Course Description:
Participants of the Dialysis Technician Training Program at Michigan Healthcare Academy (MHA) will enjoy in-person lecture, theory, laboratory instruction and internship, taught by experienced Registered Nurses and Certified Dialysis Technicians, who have demonstrated expertise in the field of dialysis administration and who meet or exceed government criteria and qualifications. Course curriculum will consist of:
The Dialysis Environment
Principals of Kidney Failure
The role of the Dialysis Technician
Dialysis Treatment
Patient Assessment (including vital signs)
Medical Terminology
Hemodialysis Devices
Vascular Access (Phlebotomy)
Water Treatment
Emergency Procedures
Legal Aspects of Care
And MUCH more!
This comprehensive program includes a thorough 120-hour internship component which will provide real-world experience with hands-on training at an approved DaVita Dialysis Center. A resume building and interview skills workshop are also included in this course to fully prepare you for your new career!
Students will receive a certificate of training upon successful completion of this course. This certificate will allow students to sit for the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) national certification exam. Federal guidelines (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare) require that you become certified as a Dialysis technician within 18 months of employment in the dialysis field. Michigan Healthcare Academy is committed to the success of our graduates and works hard to assist them in obtaining employment. In most cases, students have received at least one job offer prior to graduation.
Admission Requirements:
18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass a criminal background check
English Fluency (verbal and written)
Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and to reach overhead
Clinical Requirements: Proof of vaccination (COVID, Hep B and TB). At least two COVID vaccinations or official exemptional letter from physician or clergy member. Completion of traditional employment paperwork with DaVita Dialysis Center.
Program Tuition:$2999.00 Start the class with a deposit amount of $400.00 (applied towards tuition) Tuition must be paid in full one-week prior to internship, in order to attend. Weekly or bi-weekly payment plans are available with 0% interest. Two or more late payments will result in dismissal from the program.
Tuition includes:
Registration fee
All course materials
DaVita Dialysis Internship
Criminal background check
Resume building and interview skills workshop
MHA school patch
Certificate, upon successful completion of the course
Free work placement assistance
Not included in tuition:
Lab fee $100.00
Tuberculosis (TB) testing – available during course $40.00
Certification exam
Uniform/Scrubs (Navy blue)
Textbook: Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician 6th edition – Please bring your textbook to the first day of class!!!
*Supply package available:Textbook, TB testing and uniform available from the school for $149.00 -MUST BE INCLDED ON ORIGINAL INVOICE TO RECEIVE.
Payment options:
Weekly Payment Plan: MHA also allows you to apply pre-arranged interest-free payments on your program.
Michigan Works: We are an approved training provider with Michigan Works. If you are currently unemployed,
you may be eligible to receive paid tuition and training costs through Michigan Works. Just contact the Michigan Works office
in your area and let them know that you are interested in taking the Central Sterile Processing Technician program at Michigan
Healthcare Academy.
Installment Plan: Our credit card processing company, “Square” offers financing for up to 12 months for approved students.
You may apply on their website at squareinstallments.com/apply/mham and “AfterPay” – which will allow you to break up payments into 4-bi-weekly installments.
📝 Refund Policy
Mi Healthcare Academy values transparency and fairness in all financial matters. Because program spaces, materials, and clinical placements are reserved upon enrollment, the following refund policy applies to all students.
Full Refund (Minus $99 Administrative Fee)
Students who withdraw or cancel their enrollment prior to the first day of class and within three (3) business days of making their initial deposit or payment are entitled to a full refund minus a $99 non-refundable administrative setup fee.
Refund requests must be submitted in writing to registration@mihealthcareacademy.com within the 3-day period following payment.
No Refunds After Three (3) Business Days or the first day of class (whichever occurs first).
After three (3) business days from the initial deposit or payment, all tuition, fees, and deposits become non-refundable, including but not limited to:
Withdrawal or cancellation prior to or after the start of class
Failure to attend or complete the program
Dismissal or termination due to attendance, conduct, or academic performance
This policy applies regardless of attendance, payment method, or scholarship status.
Program Transfers or Deferrals
Students who experience verified extenuating circumstances (such as medical emergencies or death of an immediate family member) may request a one-time transfer to a future program start date, subject to approval and seat availability.
Transfer requests must be made in writing before the scheduled program end date.
Transfer approval is at the discretion of Mi Healthcare Academy and does not constitute a refund.
Refund Method
Approved refunds (for cancellations within three business days) will be processed to the original form of payment within ten (10) business days of receiving the written cancellation request.
Acknowledgment
By enrolling in Michigan Healthcare Academy, students acknowledge and agree to this Refund Policy as part of the enrollment and registration process.
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