Hemodialysis Technician
How to Become a Hemodialysis Technician
Patients who have to undergo kidney dialysis rely on the care and expertise of dialysis technicians during their treatments. Dialysis technicians operate and maintain the equipment used in patient treatments and apply their skills to ensure the safety of their patients and provide the support they need to stay comfortable during treatment.
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Course:
The Certified Hemodialysis Technician (HDT) Training program is a course which requires 310 hours of State mandated training and will be offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for seven weeks. The Outpatient Hemodialysis Clinical training portion of the program is three weeks with varying hours. The clinical hours are established by the Dialysis facility at where you are training.
CREDIT HOURS: 310 hours
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In 5 EASY STEPS, you can change your life:
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Have or obtain a high school diploma or GED
A high school education is the minimum requirement to enroll in a professional HDT
training program.
02
Complete a state-approved HDT training program
Complete Odyssey Educational Center's Certified Hemodialysis Technician course. Registered with Michigan state’s board of department of health.
03
Pass your state’s approved HDT competency exam
State-required HDT competency exams are administered by third-party providers.
Passing the exam places your name on your state’s registry of HDT, licensed hemodialysis technician.
04
Find a job
Certified HDT's are in demand. Consider your career goals, professional
preferences, and lifestyle when determining where to start your job search. You’ll likely be able to choose between full-time and part-time options in both clinical and non-clinical settings.
05
Maintain your HDT certification
The requirements necessary to maintain your HDT certification vary by state. You may have to prove you
worked a specific number of hours as a HDT in the two years preceding your renewal date. Some states also have continuing education requirements.
CLASS SCHEDULE B
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Theory: July 24, 2023 - September 8, 2023
Clinical: September 11, 2023 - September 22, 2023
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Theory: September 11, 2023 - November 3, 2023
Clinical: November 6, 2023 - November 17, 2023
Theory: November 6, 2023 - December 29, 2023 (Adjustment will be made for Christmas)
Clinical: January 1, 2024 - January 12, 2024 (Due to New Year start Jan 3rd - Jan 17th)
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Theory: January 3, 2024 - February 23, 2024
Clinical: February 26, 2024 - March 8, 2024
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Theory: February 26, 2024 - April 19, 2024
Clinical: April 23, 2024 - May 3, 2024
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Theory: April 23, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Clinical: June 18, 2024 - June 28, 2024
Schedules will be adjusted for Holidays: Christmas; New Years; Martin Luther King's Day; Memorial Day; 4th of July; Thanksgiving Day.
Call (313) 341-7512
or
Email support@myoec.org
to learn how to register