Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
- 10 - Health and related fields
- 51. - Health professions and related programs
- 51.10 - Clinical/medical laboratory science/research and allied professions
51.1011 - Renal/dialysis technologist/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to administer hemodialysis treatments to patients with renal failure under the supervision of a nurse or physician. These programs include courses in basic anatomy and physiology, dialysis prescription interpretation, dialysite preparation, extracorporeal circuit and dialyzer set-up and maintenance, equipment monitoring, patient preparation, taking vital signs, documentation and communication, venipuncture and local anesthesia administration, emergency intervention, safety and sanitation, and professional standards and ethics.
Illustrative example(s)
- dialysis technician
- dialysis technologist
- dialysis technology
- renal technician
- renal technologist
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