PROGRAM  COURSE  DESCRIPTION    The  Hemodialysis  Training  School  offers  three  hundred  twenty  hours  of  theoretical  and  clinical  training  for  those  interested  in  becoming  a  Patient  Care  Technician  in  Hemodialysis.    After  completion  of  the  course  –  which  requires  a  “proficient”  score  in  both  the  theory  and  clinical  portion  –  the  student  will  be  certified  by  the  California  Department  of  Health  Services  (DHS)  Licensing  and  Certification  as  a  Patient  Care  Technician.    The  theory  lectures  –  totaling  eighty  hours  –  include  Orientation  to  the  Dialysis  Team;  Basic  Chemistry  of  Body  Fluids  and  Electrolytes;  Renal  Physiology  and  Pathology  of  Renal  Failure;  Clinical  Manifestations  of  End  Stage  Renal  Disease;  Laboratory  Data:  Analysis  and  Interpretation;  Principles  of  Hemodialysis;  Dialyzers,  Dialysate  and  Delivery  System;  Access  to  the  Bloodstream;  Patient  and  Machine  Monitoring  and  Assessment;  Anticoagulation  and  Heparin  Administration;  Nutrition  management;  Acute  Renal  Failure  and  dialysis;  Treatment  Options;  Diabetes  and  Hemodialysis;  Infection  Control;  Blood  borne  Pathogen;  Airborne  Pathogen;  Psychosocial  Aspect  of  Hemodialysis;  End  Stage  Renal  Disease  in  the  Elderly,  Management  of  Quality  in  Dialysis  Care;  State  and  Federal  Regulations  Affecting  the  Delivery  of  Hemodialysis.    The  clinical  lectures  –  totaling  two  hundred  forty  hours  –  include  the  typical  tasks  and  clinical  routines  of  a  “working”  dialysis  clinic,  conducted  in  a  mock  clinical  lab.    An  HTS  Preceptor  supervises  students  in  the  clinical  lab  (Department  of  Health  Services  Licensing  and  Certification  certified  Patient  Care  Technician  with  five  or  more  years  of  dialysis  experience).    Selected  Texts:  Core  Curriculum  for  the  Hemodialysis  Technician  (Fifth  Edition)  Developed  by  the  Medical  Education  Institute,  Inc.    Operator’s  Manual  –  Fresenius  2008H  Hemodialysis  Machine    

THIS INSTITUTE HAS BEEN APPROVED TO OPERATE BY THE BUREAU OF PRIVATE POST SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AS WELL AS THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION DIVISION. APPROVED TO OPERATE MEANS COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STANDARDS AS

SET FORTH BY THE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION CODE AND TITLE 5, DIVISION 7.5 OF THE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.

THE PROGRAM IS CLASSIFIED UNDER: HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN – APPROVAL

NUMBER 20233

Angelina A. Guieb-Alphonso Director

THE HEMODIALYSIS TRAINING SCHOOL

A  School  for  “The  NEW  Generation  of  PCTs”  

HTS  is  “the  training  center  of  choice  when  learning  Hemodialysis  therapy.”  

Northern California:

Four Union Square, Ste. B, Union City, CA 94587 510.475.5630 510.475.5647 (fax)

hts_unioncity@yahoo.com

OR VISIT US AT:

http://www.htsuc.com    

 ADMISSION  REQUIREMENTS    ¶ MUST  be  a  legal  USA  resident  ¶ NO  outstanding  warrants  or  past  criminal  record  on  file.  ¶ Minimum  education  level:  High  School  ¶ Negative  drug  screening  results  ¶ Ability  to  read,  speak,  and  write  English.  ¶ A  minimum  score  of  75%  the  on  CBT/McGraw–Hill  entrance  

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 GRADUATION  REQUIREMENTS    In  order  to  receive  your  certification,  you  must  meet  the  following  criteria:  1. ALL  required  documents  must  be  submitted  for  your  student  

file.  2. MUST  complete  a  minimum  of  320  hours  of  training.  3. ALL  theoretical  exams  –  totaling  nine  (9)  module  quizzes  –  

must  have  a  minimum  score  of  85%.  4. ALL  clinical  exams  –  totaling  five  (5)  laboratory  quizzes  –  must  

have  a  minimum  score  of  85%.  5. The  Skills  Competency  Checklist  must  be  COMPLETED  and  

SIGNED.  6. The  Written  Final  Exam  must  have  a  minimum  score  of  75%.  7. The  Clinical  Final  Exam  must  receive  a  “Proficient”  score.  8. ALL  financial  responsibilities  must  be  met.    *  No  credits  are  accepted  or  transferred.

REGISTRATION    1. Make  an  appointment  with  the  branch  location  you  are  

interested  in  attending.  2. Complete  a  “Yes,  I  Wish  to  Apply”  form  –  available  on  location.  3. Provide  a  $275  registration  fee.  4. Complete  and  pass  –  passing  score  is  75%  or  higher  –  the  

school’s  qualifying  exam.  5. Produce  required  documents:  

a. proof  of  citizenship  b. high  school  diploma  

6. Pick  a  desired  start  date.  7. Fill  out  remaining  paperwork.  

REQUIRED  DOCUMENTS    ¯ Driver’s  License  /  State  ID  ¯ Police  Clearance  /  Police  Waiver  ¯ Status  of  Citizenship  (ie.  US  passport,  birth  certificate,  

naturalization  papers)  ¯ High  School  Diploma  or  GED  ¯ Social  Security  Card  ¯ CPR  Certification  (This  can  be  obtained  through  the  school.    

Please  see  administration  for  details.)            

CAMPUS  HOUSING    The  Hemodialysis  Training  School  is  currently  processing  admissions  for  the  Union  City  branch.    This  location  does  not  offer  housing  as  part  of  the  tuition  package.    If  necessary,  there  are  several  housing  facilities  nearby  where  students  can  stay  for  the  duration  of  the  course.    This  additional  expense  is  not  compensated  by  HTS  in  any  way.      CLASS  SCHEDULE    Theory  Classes:  8am-­‐4:30pm  (Saturdays  and  Sundays)  Clinical  Classes:  4am-­‐12:30pm  (taught  Tuesdays,  Thursdays,  and  Saturdays)              Ä ALL  theory  classes  are  MANDATORY  Ä 24  hours  a  week  minimum  is  required  for  clinical  classes.    *Check  with  administration  for  the  exact  dates  and  times  of  your  particular  class.  

PROGRAM  COSTS    ¯ $7500  tuition  -­‐-­‐  $275  of  which  is  due  upon  registration.  ¯ $50  drug  test  screening    *  Check  with  administration  for  any  available  installment  plans.  

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