Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers a Certificate in Dialysis Technician course to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become a dialysis technician. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques of dialysis, as well as the clinical and technical aspects of the dialysis process. The course is divided into two parts: theoretical and practical. The theoretical part covers topics such as anatomy and physiology, dialysis principles, dialysis equipment, dialysis techniques, and patient care. The practical part includes hands-on training in the use of dialysis equipment and techniques. The course also includes a clinical rotation in a dialysis unit, where students gain experience in the care of dialysis patients. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to take the National Council for Dialysis Technician Certification Examination. This certification is required for employment in the dialysis field.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
1 year	INR 1,00,000	Full-time	Central University

Semester	Syllabus
1	Anatomy & Physiology, Dialysis Principles & Procedures, Dialysis Equipment & Maintenance, Clinical Dialysis Practice
2	Dialysis Access & Vascular Access, Dialysis Nursing Care, Dialysis Quality Assurance & Regulatory Requirements, Dialysis Patient Education
3	Dialysis Hemodialysis, Dialysis Peritoneal Dialysis, Dialysis Hemoperfusion, Dialysis Hemofiltration
4	Dialysis Dialysate Preparation, Dialysis Dialysate Delivery, Dialysis Dialysate Monitoring, Dialysis Dialysate Reuse
5	Dialysis Dialysis Machine Troubleshooting, Dialysis Dialysis Machine Maintenance, Dialysis Dialysis Machine Calibration, Dialysis Dialysis Machine Operation
6	Dialysis Dialysis Machine Troubleshooting, Dialysis Dialysis Machine Maintenance, Dialysis Dialysis Machine Calibration, Dialysis Dialysis Machine Operation

1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Kidney
2. Dialysis Equipment and Procedures
3. Patient Care and Safety
4. Infection Control
5. Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
6. Dialysate Preparation
7. Vascular Access
8. Blood Chemistry and Hematology
9. Dialysis Access Care and Maintenance
10. Dialysis Machine Troubleshooting
11. Dialysis Documentation
12. Dialysis Complications
13. Nutrition and Diet for Dialysis Patients
14. Dialysis Patient Education
15. Professionalism and Ethical Practice in Dialysis