Overview:

The Diploma in Vocation (D. Voc) in Dialysis Technician is a one-year program that is further divided into two semesters which aim at the training of the students to manage a critical function in the health care industry. This course is offered by the many universities across India and gives an insight of the several methods practiced in Dialysis, and the management of patients with kidney disorders.

In this programme, students will be trained to become competent in performing the technicalities and clinical process of dialysis in treating renal failure and more so, they will learn the both the manual and automated methods of carrying out this process. They will be actively involved in starting, setting, and evaluating the operation of a dialysis machine at the hospital, and also check on the patient and the complications that might occur during the process. It also focuses on the necessary patient care competencies, guaranteeing that technicians are proficient in the delivery of high-quality assistance and prepared to ensure patients’ safety during the treatment procedure.

The curriculum entails concepts that focus on renal physiology and structure, dialysis mechanisms, and patient care. The graduates from this programme will be competent to serve in health institutions where dialysis is needed including hospitals, dialysis centers, and clinics. Such a course is appropriate for those who want to seek a career in a specific area of focus in the medical profession to offer technical solutions and make a positive impact on the patients’ well-being.

National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level - 5

Course Curriculum

The D. Voc in Dialysis Technician program includes all subjects, which a student has to learn to become a dialysis technician. Key subjects include:

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Principles of Dialysis
3. Hemodialysis Techniques
4. Peritoneal Dialysis
5. Dialysis Equipment and Maintenance
6. Patient Care and Monitoring
7. Infection Control
8. Emergency Procedures in Dialysis

Career Opportunities

Dialysis technicians’ demand is steadily on the rise especially in the health care sector due to complexity in the job. Hospitals, dialysis centers, and clinics let in a voluminous amount of these speciality workers to accommodate to the increase in patients with kidney diseases today. Key employment areas include:

1. Dialysis Centers
2. Hospitals
3. Clinics
4. Nephrology Departments
5. Home Dialysis Programs
6. Kidney Care Centers
7. Research Institutes
8. Medical Equipment Companies
    

Once the D. Voc in Dialysis Technician course is complete, a graduate can look forward to an average salary of Rs. 15000/- to Rs. 35000/-/month depending upon the institute the graduate was trained and also by work experience. The specialists interested and engaged in this line will have favorable prospects as to career advancement.