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.
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/Cancellation Policy
All class cancellations must be in writing and sent to registration@mihealthcareacademy.com. Only partial tuition costs are refundable for the Nurse Aide Training Program. If you need to cancel a program, for any reason, you will be issued the following tuition refund after the refund charge is applied:
20% 8-14 business days before class starts
30% 3-7 business days before class starts
50% 2-3 business days before class starts
NO REFUND 1 business day before class and thereafter
*Costs associated with registration fees, textbooks, and school patches are non-refundable.
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