Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime 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 successful completion of the program, students can 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.
Minimum 10.0 grade-level equivalent in Reading required. Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
13
Hours
200
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Non-Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
400 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Name of Credential
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
SEED+ and other scholarships
Refund Policy
For a full refund you must contact the Workforce Development and Community Education office at least 72 hours before the first session. Withdrawals within the first week receive a 75% refund. Refunds are not given for classes that have three or fewer sessions, with the exception of the above 72-hour refund request.
https://www.dtcc.edu/continuing-education/non-credit-policy-guide/financial-processes/
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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)
$110.00 one book
Testing/Exam Fees
$225.00 CCHT
In-State Tuition
$2,765.00
Other Fees
$275.00 Uniforms, drug/background check, and cpr.
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$20.00 syringes, band aids, antiseptics, fake blood, materials for the dialysis machine.
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,395.00
