This course will introduce students to the theoretical knowledge and competencies required to work safely and effectively as Renal Technicians. With an emphasis on professionalism and patient and workplace safety, RENL 1001 familiarizes students with the role, context, and function of the dialysis clinic and the responsibilities, duties, and tasks of the Renal Technician. Students learn safety and infection control practices and guidelines, principles of hemodialysis, the function and technical workings of dialysis machines, patient care duties, proper documentation procedures and guidelines, and professional practices within the dialysis clinic.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Introduction to hemodialysis
- Role and responsibilities of the renal technician
- Safe work practices, body mechanics and WCB guidelines
- Renal anatomy and physiology, and the pathology of renal failure
- Chronic and acute renal failure and dialysis
- Infection control principles and standard precautions
- Function, technical workings and troubleshooting of hemodialysis machines
- Cleaning and disinfection of dialysis machines
- Principles of hemodialysis, diffusion, dialyzing, reverse osmosis and water treatment systems
- Composition of dialysate solution
- Common medications used in dialysis
- Analysis and interpretation of dialysis prescription
- Patient care including performing and recording weight and vital signs
- Proper patient care documentation
- Ethical and legal aspects of documentation
- Effective communication and collaboration within the health care team
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.