Dialysis Technician Program Students have 4-6 months to finish the online program. Growing demand for dialysis technicians reflects the rise in kidney disease. This program prepares students for entry-level roles in hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centers. Students learn dialysis procedures, patient care, equipment operation, safety protocols, and emergency response. Graduates gain knowledge of renal physiology, hemodialysis principles, and quality care standards, along with the skills needed to monitor patients and support treatment. Certification Opportunities (exam fees not included): National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dialysis Technician Associate. All students who successfully complete the program (and pass a background check and drug screen) will have access to the Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement services. Health Care Requirements for Non-Credit Health Courses 1. Accuplacer Placement Exam: If you do not have previous college credits students are required to take the Math and Reading Assessment (Accuplacer) and meet or exceed required score. For testing information or to schedule an exam please visit the Testing Center Web Page: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/index.html 2. A CORI Check. 3. Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes.

Dialysis Technician Program
Students have 4-6 months to finish this online program.

About This Course
Growing demand for dialysis technicians reflects the rise in kidney disease. This program prepares students for entry-level roles in hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centers. Students learn dialysis procedures, patient care, equipment operation, safety protocols, and emergency response. Graduates gain knowledge of renal physiology, hemodialysis principles, and quality care standards, along with the skills needed to monitor patients and support treatment.

Externship
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional but highly recommended volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.

Certifications
Course prepares you to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dialysis Technician Associate.

Entry and Healthcare Requirements
--Accuplacer Placement Exam meeting the minimum Math and Reading scores, if you do not have prior college credits
--CORI background check
--Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes
--You will receive an email from jmccloud@northshore.edu before the first class, containing the student healthcare packet. This packet must be reviewed, electronically signed, and submitted prior to the start of class.

Additional Questions?
978-236-1200 or professional@northshore.edu