Core Curriculum For The Dialysis Technicianpdf New [new] Guide

7th Edition of the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician

Key Skills:

: Dialysis equipment, water treatment systems, and troubleshooting. Clinical Procedures core curriculum for the dialysis technicianpdf new

VI. Module 5: Dialysis Treatments & Prescriptions

Objective: Calculate and adjust treatment parameters safely. 7th Edition of the Core Curriculum for the

7. Simulation scenarios and case studies

Include high-yield scenarios for lab/simulation: Pre-access assessment (thrill, bruit, pulse)

• Pre-access assessment (thrill, bruit, pulse).
• Preventing infection (meticulous dressing changes, no topical ointment unless ordered).
• Recognizing infiltration or aneurysm.

Domain 3: Patient Care and Clinical Procedures

The "Hands-On" Skills

Patient Care: Pre-, intra-, and post-treatment monitoring, assessment of vital signs, and recognizing complications.

1. Normal Kidney Function (Anatomy & Physiology)

• Anatomy: Location and structure of the kidneys, nephrons, and renal vasculature.
• Physiology: The role of the kidney in filtration, fluid balance, electrolyte regulation, blood pressure control, and hormone production (EPO, Vitamin D activation).
• Urinary System: Understanding the pathway of urine formation and excretion.