Dialysis Technician
Program Certificate
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total Degree Credits | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Technical Program Requirements | ||
| HPER 210 | First Aid and CPR | 1 |
| NURS 100 | Nurse Assistant Training | 2 |
| AH 105 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| AH 110 | Hemodialysis I | 2 |
| AH 110L | Hemodialysis I Laboratory | 1 |
| AH 120 | Hemodialysis II | 2 |
| AH 120L | Hemodialysis II Laboratory | 1 |
| AH 197 | Cooperative Education/Internship (Hemodialysis Practicum) | 3 |
| AH 297 | Cooperative Education/Internship (Hemodialysis Practicum) | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Application Dates:
Fall – August 9
Spring – December 27
Upon receipt of all application materials by the deadline, the Nursing Program Director will evaluate the applicant’s file for completeness of the following requirements:
- Students must obtain a Nursing Assistant Certification while enrolled in the program or provide proof of Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency
- Proof of immunizations dependent on clinical placement
- Exemption requests must be inquired upon and are subject to review and approval by the clinical facility. Clinical affiliates maintain sole discretion as to the student’s ability to participate in the Clinical Experiences.
- TOEFL test as proof of English proficiency score of 70 or higher (for applicants for which English is not their native language)
- Criminal background check and drug screening administered by CastleBranch.
- Required Certifications: Apply for the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Persons (UAP) registry before class start.
Upon successful completion of the above curriculum, the student will receive a Program Certificate in Dialysis Technician and is eligible to apply to take the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) Dialysis Technician Exam.