Renal Dialysis Technician - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Renal Dialysis Technician from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Medicine degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview ? Renal Dialysis Technician is a two-semester technical diploma program in Allied Health. It is designed to prepare you to qualify for employment as a Renal Dialysis Technician (RDT) in a hospital or a freestanding dialysis center. Career Outlook ? In the health community, Renal Dialysis Technicians (RDTs) are in high demand. There are dialysis centers in the Milwaukee area and throughout Wisconsin. RDTs, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, are responsible for setting up equipment, preparing dialysate solutions, performing venipuncture, and monitoring patient responses during the procedure. In addition, RDTs are responsible for cleaning, quality control, and maintenance of dialysis equipment. Job-related duties require manual dexterity and physical strength and endurance to perform a variety of lifting and transferring tasks related to patient care treatments. Be aware that this program and occupational field have potential for exposure to blood. Program Learning Outcomes ? Upon your graduation, employers will expect you to be able to: Initiate, monitor and complete dialysis procedures Monitor vital signs, prepare and administer medications, and maintain reports and records Maintain equipment and supplies Provide psychological support to clients with end-stage renal disease who are undergoing dialysis procedures Possible Careers: Dialysis Technician Patient Care Technician (PCT) Renal Dialysis Technician (RDT) Renal Technician View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medicine courses.