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RENL 1001: Renal Dialysis Technician Theory 

Effective date

September 2016 

Department

Renal Technician 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course will introduce students to the theoretical knowledge and competencies required to work safely and effectively as Renal Technicians. With an emphasis on professionalism and patient and workplace safety, RENL 1001 familiarizes students with the role, context, and function of the dialysis clinic and the responsibilities, duties, and tasks of the Renal Technician. Students learn safety and infection control practices and guidelines, principles of hemodialysis, the function and technical workings of dialysis machines, patient care duties, proper documentation procedures and guidelines, and professional practices within the dialysis clinic. 

Credits

3.5 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

RENL 1002. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 68
Total Hours: 68
 

Instructional Strategies

Classroom instruction, group discussions and activities, and case studies. 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

B- 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

20 

Case studies 

Quizzes/Tests 

20 

Quizzes 

Project 

25 

Research paper 

Other 

Professionalism 

Final Exam 

30 

Final exam covering the entire course 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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