Course Overview:
The Dialysis Technician course prepares students to operate dialysis machines, assisting in the treatment of patients with kidney dysfunction. This program focuses on the technical and clinical skills required to manage dialysis procedures, interact with patients, and understand renal pathology and pharmacology related to dialysis. It’s a critical and rewarding profession, particularly as kidney-related health issues are rising globally.
Syllabus Breakdown (Semester-wise):
For Diploma in Dialysis Technology (2 years):
1st Year:
Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Renal Diseases
Introduction to Dialysis Technology
Clinical Pharmacology
2nd Year:
Dialysis Procedures and Technology
Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis
Infection Control & Safety
Patient Care in Dialysis
Case Studies and Clinical Practice
For B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology (3 years):
1st Semester:
Anatomy & Physiology
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Renal Diseases & Disorders
Medical Terminology
2nd Semester:
Pharmacology related to Dialysis
Principles of Dialysis Technology
Patient Safety & Infection Control
Dialysis Procedures: Hemodialysis
Basics of Computer Applications in Healthcare
3rd Semester:
Advanced Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis: Procedures & Techniques
Biomedical Instruments in Dialysis
Blood Chemistry & its Role in Dialysis
Ethics in Dialysis and Patient Care
4th Semester:
Dialysis in Acute Renal Failure
Dialysis in Chronic Renal Failure
Complications in Dialysis: Management & Prevention
Legal Aspects in Dialysis Practice
Clinical Dialysis Practicum (Intensive Hands-on Training)
5th Semester:
Dialysis for Special Cases (Pediatric, Diabetic)
Water Treatment for Hemodialysis
Technological Advancements in Dialysis
Renal Transplantation: Overview & Role of Dialysis Technician
Patient Psychology & Counseling
6th Semester:
Advanced Patient Monitoring Systems
Emergency Procedures in Dialysis
Clinical Rotations in Dialysis Units
Research Project/Thesis in Dialysis Technology
Final Viva & Practical Exams
Duration:
Diploma in Dialysis Technology: 2 years
B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology: 3 years
Average Fees:
Diploma in Dialysis Technology: INR 50,000 – 1,00,000 per year
B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology: INR 1,00,000 – 2,50,000 per year
Exams to Attend:
Entrance exams may vary by institution. Some top institutes may require general medical entrance exams or their internal exams for admission.
Notable exams:
NEET (for institutes associated with medical courses)
AIIMS Entrance Exam (for some institutions)
State-level entrance exams
Top 10 Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi
Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru
Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
JIPMER, Puducherry
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
Government Medical College, Kozhikode
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam
MES Medical College, Malappuram
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode
Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla
Believers Church Medical College, Thiruvalla