Diploma in Dialysis Technician
(Course Duration- 1 to 2 years)
A Diploma in Dialysis Technician is a paramedical course designed to train students in performing dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure or chronic renal disease. Dialysis technicians are in high demand in hospitals and dialysis centers due to the rise in kidney-related conditions.
Mode Full-time
Internship Mandatory in most programs (3–6 months)
Field Paramedical / Allied Health Sciences
Eligibility Criteria:
10+2 pass (Science stream preferred – PCB)
Curriculum Topics
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (especially renal system)
- Introduction to Dialysis
- Principles of Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Infection Control in Dialysis Units
- Dialysis Machine Handling and Maintenance
- Water Treatment for Dialysis
- Patient Monitoring and Care
- Medical Ethics and Communication Skills
- Emergency Management during Dialysis
Skills You Will Learn
- Preparing patients for dialysis
- Operating dialysis machines
- Monitoring vital signs during treatment
- Infection control and sterilization
- Handling dialysis emergencies
- Equipment disinfection and maintenance
- Patient counseling and care
Career Opportunities
Job roles:
- Dialysis Technician
- Hemodialysis Technician
- Renal Dialysis Assistant
- Dialysis Machine Operator
- Nephrology Technician Assistant
Workplaces:
- Hospitals (Nephrology units)
- Standalone Dialysis Centers
- Kidney Care Clinics
- Government Health Programs (e.g., PMNDP)
- NGOs or Mobile Dialysis Units
- Home Dialysis Programs (with training)
Higher Studies
- B.Sc. in Renal Dialysis Technology