Anyone interested in Dialysis Techanican Program?

Tish88 · Jul 5, 2011

You are welcome!

I am also involved with ANNA (American Nephrology Nurses Association) and our ANNA group is very involved with the local PCT's - we are always providing them with educational opportunities to obtain their required 30 CE's to uphold their certification. :nurse:

caregiver1977 · Jul 5, 2011

I hope I am not changing the subject (sorry OP if I am), but what would be the best way for someone to become a Dialysis Technician if they have no nursing experience or nursing education, but has a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field of study? Would a person do what the OP suggests?

Trauma Columnist · Jul 6, 2011

Patient1977 - I would apply at your local dialysis units. However, the caveat to that is that they usually require you to be a CNA, PCT, EMT or have some medical background.

Tish88 · Jul 6, 2011

I agree with TraumaRUs.

What is your Bachelor's degree in?

I have in the past hired non-medical people for PCT positions and they have turned out to be excellent employees.

What are the reasons why you are interested in dialysis?

caregiver1977 · Jul 7, 2011

Actually I am checking around to see what I would be interested in. Tish88, I will answer your question in more detail, but I would rather message you, if you don't mind. I can't do it now because I have to put the kids to bed :)

Tish88 · Jul 7, 2011

Actually I am checking around to see what I would be interested in. Tish88, I will answer your question in more detail, but I would rather message you, if you don't mind. I can't do it now because I have to put the kids to bed :)

OK - you can message me.

leo19 · Nov 8, 2011

I agree with TraumaRUs.
What is your Bachelor's degree in?
I have in the past hired non-medical people for PCT positions and they have turned out to be excellent employees.
What are the reasons why you are interested in dialysis?

Hi Tish88,

I don't have any medical knowledge, background, or proper study. I graduated in Bachelor's degree in Philippines. Do you know where I can find a free Dialysis training program? Am I qualified for that?

Thanks a lot. God bless.

Tish88 · Nov 9, 2011

Dialysis Clinics in the United States offer FREE training after you are hired.

The schools that offer dialysis training cost thousands of dollars to attend.

Leo19, what is your bachelors degree in?

leo19 · Nov 9, 2011

I graduated Engineering in the Philippines but wasn't able to practice it since I got a different job. I just got here in US this year. I'm looking for a reputable training School with low tuition fee for that Dialysis technology. I'm from East Bay, CA.

Can you help me Tish88 on this matter? It's hard for me to get a job here. Thanks a lot.

Tish88 · Nov 9, 2011

I don't live in CA, so I am not familiar with the area and I don't know if there are any programs there. Try googling for dialysis patient care technician programs in CA.

Have you tried applying to Davita or Fresenius Medical Care? Those are the 2 largest dialysis companies in the US. They both have websites.

leo19 · Nov 9, 2011

I've seen the Davita and Fresenius websites. How can I apply there if I dont have proper training? How much is the salary for Dialysis technician? Also, can I take that training eventho I'm not in medical field or background?

Thanks a lot, Tish88. God bless.

chris954 · Oct 24, 2012

minnie02, i recently took a dialysis class , and pass my ccht exam , i was wondering if you work at a clinic in pines? I did my clinicals there couple months agao and the DON was named minnie.