HDT 165 Clinical Practicum II

During the clinical experience, students will participate in a dialysis facility as a member of the health care team in applying principles of hemodialysis, standard precautions, fluid management, initiating and concluding a dialysis treatment, patient and equipment monitoring, and treatment of routine hemodialysis problems in accordance with the standard dialysis procedures and policies of the facilities. Student will need to complete a total of 300 hours in the clinic.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

Students must successfully complete HDT 142, HDT 150, HDT 151, and 153 with a score of 80 percent or higher. Completion of all required immunizations with lab results as outlined. Students must be able to pass background check and drug screening requirements per clinical site. Current American Heart Association" (Healthcare Provider CPR/FirstAid BLS) - no substitutions."