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State Board Approval Date: |
April 4, 2002 |
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Implementation Date: |
Spring, 2002 |
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Last Updated: |
8/10/2004 |
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, TCC
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: HED1-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Level program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Technical Certificate of Credit Program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Technical Certificate of Credit program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program are:
a. 18 years of age
b. High School Diploma or GED
c. Minimum ASSET Test Scores; Reading, 38, Writing 35, Mathematics 31, Algebra N/A
Admission of transfer students to the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist Program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a. Regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited
b. Proper completion of application and related procedures
Standard Number: HED1-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit Program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit Program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program are:
a. Attainment of 18 years of age
b. Achievement of minimum provisional admissions scores on test of Reading 33, Writing 32 and Math 29 as specified in GDTAE document minimum program entrance scores or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential
c. Completion of application and related procedures
All Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: HED1-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of HED1 and a CIP Code of 51.1011 are applied to the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit Program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code HED1 and CIP Code 51.1011 to the Technical Certificate of Credit program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: HED1-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code HED1 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program is assigned a Major Code of HED1, and utilizes essential components designated for the program number statewide.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit
This program equips health care workers with the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to succeed in the field of Hemodialysis.
Course Code |
General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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Introduction to Health Care |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Hemodialysis Patient Care |
10 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
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Hemodialysis Practicum |
2 |
2 |
6 |
10 |
5 |
Program Final Exit Point
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit
21 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
The Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
(additional information, if needed)
General Information
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit Program Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization . Technical institutes may implement the Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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AHS 104 |
Introduction to Health Care |
2 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
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HCT 110 |
Hemodialysis Patient Care |
10 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
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TOTAL |
12 |
0 |
3 |
15 |
13 |
Course Code |
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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HCT 120 |
Hemodialysis Practicum |
2 |
2 |
6 |
10 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
3 |
6 |
6 |
15 |
8 |
(It is recommended that a partnership be formed with a local clinic and for the purpose of using its facility after hours.)
Dialyzer
Blood Lines
Normal Saline Solution
Dialysate
Fistula Needles
Standard |
This course will focus on the theoretical and clinical aspects of hemodialysis, including the duties and responsibilities essential to the delivery of patient care in the chronic outpatient setting.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Introduction to Dialysis |
Class |
10 |
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Kidney A & P |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Renal Pathophysiology |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Renal Nutrition |
Credit |
10 |
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Psychosocial Aspects of Renal Failure |
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Renal Medications |
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Infection Control |
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Prerequisite: |
Program Admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Introduction to Dialysis |
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History of Dialysis |
Discuss the history of dialysis |
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Patient rights and responsibilities |
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Role of ESRD network |
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Renal work ethics |
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Patient Care Specialist Role |
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Normal Kidney Function |
Describe normal kidney function |
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Renal Pathophysiology |
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Causes of Renal Failure |
Describe the causes of renal failure |
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Understand how renal failure effects other body systems |
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Describe and recognize signs and systems of uremia |
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Describe other treatment modalities for renal failure |
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Renal Nutrition |
5 |
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Role of Diet in Renal Therapy |
Discuss role of renal dietitian and importance of diet in renal therapy |
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Psychosocial Aspects of Renal Failure |
10 |
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Psychosocial Issues |
Discuss the role of renal social worker and discuss the psychosocial issues of renal failure |
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Renal Medications |
10 |
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Indications for use |
Describe commonly used medications and the indictions for use |
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Administration and Side Effects |
Describe how medications are administered and the common side effects |
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Use of Normal Saline |
Explain the indications for use of normal saline |
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Heparin and Anticoagulation |
Explain the use of heparin and anticoagulation |
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Xylocaine |
Explain indications for use |
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Vascular Access |
20 |
0 |
0 |
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Types of Vascular Access |
Describe types of vascular access |
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Demonstrate and describe correct procedures for cannulation of the vascular access and prevention of complications |
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Demonstrate correct cannulation techniques and procedures |
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Infection Control |
10 |
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0 |
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Asceptic Technique |
Demonstrate correction infection control procedures and practices |
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Bloodborne Pathogens |
Describe common blood borne pathogens |
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Isolation Procedures |
Demonstrate correct procedures to control infections |
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Universal Precautions |
Demonstrate correct procedures to control infections |
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Suggested Resources |
Gutch, Stoner and Corea (1999). Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel.
Standard |
HCT 120 – Hemodialysis Practicum
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Principles of Dialysis |
Class |
2 |
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Dialyzers, Dialysate & Delivery Systems |
D. Lab |
2 |
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Water Treatment |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
6 |
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Dialyzer Reprocessing |
Credit |
5 |
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Hemodialysis Procedures |
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Peritoneal Dialysis |
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Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance |
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Prerequisite: |
Provisional admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this section, the student will: |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Principles of Dialysis |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Principles in Practice |
Identify and explain the principles of dialysis: osmosis, diffusion,ultrafiltration and dry weight relate to the overall dialysis practice |
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3 |
3 |
9 |
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Safe Use of Dialyzers |
Describe and demonstrate correct and safe use of dialyzers |
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Conventional High Efficiency and High Flux Dialysis |
Understand and explain the difference between the types of dialyzers |
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Dialysis Equipment |
Demonstrate safe operation of dialysis equipment |
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Disinfection and Maintenance |
Demonstrate correct procedures for equipment disinfection and maintenance |
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Composition of Dialysate |
Describe the composition of dialysate |
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Effects of Incorrect Dialysate |
Understand and explain the effects of incorrect dialysate |
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Water Treatment |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Methods and Equipment |
Describe the methods used for water treatment |
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Bacterial and Endotoxin Monitoring |
Describe the rational for bacterial and endotoxin monitoring |
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Effects of Unsafe Water |
Understand and explain the effects of unsafe water treatment |
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AAMI Standards |
Discuss the AAMI standards of water treatment |
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Safety and Quality Control |
Describe correct procedures for safety and quality control |
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Dialyzer Reprocessing |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Principles of Reprocessing |
Understand and discuss the principles of reprocessing |
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AAMI Standards for Reprocessing |
Discuss AAMI standards for reprocessing |
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Safety and Quality Control |
Describe correct reprocessing practices and procedures |
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Hemodialysis Procedures |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Pre/Post Assessment |
Describe procedures for pre/post assessments |
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Initiation, Monitoring and Termination of Treatment |
Demonstrate and describe the correct procedures and practices for hemodialysis treatment |
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Documentation |
Demonstrate proper documentation practices |
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Glucose Monitoring and obtaining blood samples |
Demonstrate correct procedures for obtaining blood samples |
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Recognition and Treatment of Complications |
Identify and describe complications of dialysis and correct interventions |
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Peritoneal Dialysis |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Principles of PD Indications for Use |
Discuss the principles of peritoneal dialysis and describe the correct procedures and practices |
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Delivery Systems and Techniques |
Describe the factors which affect patient outcomes and how practices can positively impact outcomes |
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Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance |
3 |
2 |
6 |
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Measuring Outcomes |
Discuss practices used to measure dialysis quality |
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Practices Affecting Outcomes |
Identify correct practices that improve dialysis quality |
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Suggested Resource |
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Gutch, Stoner and Corea (1999). Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel.
Updated: 09/30/04