American Dialysis College has been offering practical hands-on training in nephrology since 1966. The current training program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) seeking additional qualifications in the area of kidney dialysis. This 192-hour program is 12 weeks in duration with coursework held weekly on Fridays and Saturdays. Course topics include the principles of dialysis, blood and uremia monograph interpretation and hemodialysis nursing. Students are well prepared to seek entry-level employment in a variety of settings, including hospitals, medical centers and outpatient clinics. In addition to Pasadena, the American Dialysis College has locations in Mission Hills and Glendale.
American Dialysis College
Huntington Dialysis Center
806 S. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-792-0548
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The Dialysis Training Institute offers a basic hemodialysis training program that is designed for both aspiring entry-level professionals and experienced nursing professionals at the RN and LVN levels. Students receive comprehensive training in both the theoretical foundations of end-stage renal and kidney failure as well as practical skills training in the operation of dialysis equipment and patient care. Students also receive hands-on instruction by observing advanced procedures and working with patients during supervised external internships in professional clinical settings.
A dialysis subspecialty training program designed specifically for experienced RNs who wish to pursue a career in out-patient hemodialysis is also available. In addition, the Dialysis Training Institute offers programs in cardiac life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and medical assisting.
Dialysis Training Institute
7872 Walker Street, Suite 251
La Palma, CA 90623
714-670-6393
dialysistraininginstitute.com
Dialysis Education Services offers a comprehensive hemodialysis technician training program. This four-month program is comprised of 100 hours of in-class theoretical and practical training followed by two months of supervised one-on-one instruction at a professional clinic located in the Los Angeles area. Students learn how to record patient history, monitor pulse rates and blood pressure, set-up and inspect dialysis equipment and observe patient reaction to treatment. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is also included.
Dialysis Education Services
17138 Bellflower Boulevard No. 203
Bellflower, CA 90706
562-215-2429
dialysiseducationservices.org