Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program is designed for those working in or desiring employment as a hemodialysis technician in the healthcare field. Students will study the basic requirements for patient care, renal anatomy and physiology, treatment procedures and processes, water treatment, dialyzer reprocessing, ethics and laws governing medical care, and the effect of nutrition and medication on the patient. Students will also be exposed to the equipment and environment used for renal dialysis. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam through the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC). This program includes 200 hours of classroom lecture and a potential clinical internship opportunity at a local healthcare provider. Students must qualify for an internship. Tuition includes textbooks, scrubs, background check, drug screen, certification exam, supplies, and internship/clinical lab experience.
Minimum 10.0 grade-level equivalent in Reading required.
Details
Hours
200
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Delaware Technical Community College- Terry - Non-Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Campus
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Name of Credential
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
WIA
Refund Policy
For full refund consideration, your request must be received 72 hours prior to the first course start time. Details can be found on our website.
https://www.dtcc.edu/sites/default/files/delaware-tech-non-credit-policy-guide.pdf
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$50.00 1
Testing/Exam Fees
$225.00 CCHT
In-State/District Tuition
$2,350.00
Other Fees
$165.00 bkgd/ds/cpr
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$205.00 uniforms, IV needles, gauze pads, alcohol prep pads, bicarbonate, liquid acid
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,995.00
