Domain 1: Principles of Dialysis

Understanding the "Why" and "How"

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Title: Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician
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• Understanding the role of the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and state health departments.
• Adherence to HIPAA (patient privacy).
• Understanding the scope of practice—knowing what a technician is legally allowed to do versus a nurse or doctor.

Patient Care: Pre-, intra-, and post-treatment monitoring, assessment of vital signs, and recognizing complications. The Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician, 7th

Module 10: Professionalism, Communication & Documentation

• Charting: pre/post weights, vital signs, treatment parameters, interventions, patient tolerance.
• Mandatory reporting: unusual events, machine malfunctions, patient injury.
• Working with the interdisciplinary team (dietitian, social worker, nurse, nephrologist).
• Patient education: reinforce access care, fluid adherence, medication compliance.

Renal Fundamentals: Kidney failure, the dialysis environment, and the anatomy and physiology of the renal system. Understanding the role of the CMS (Centers for

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3. Core Curriculum Modules

Module 1: Renal Anatomy & Physiology

• Functions of the healthy kidney (filtration, electrolyte balance, acid-base, hormone production).
• Stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
• Acute vs. chronic renal failure.
• Uremic syndrome and indications for dialysis.