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RENL 1002: Renal Dialysis Technician Clinical 

Effective date

September 2016 

Department

Renal Technician 

School

Continuing Studies 
 




Description

This course will provide students with the practical skills and experience required to work as Renal Technicians by applying theoretical knowledge and competencies in a clinical setting. Learners are partnered with working technicians and are provided with the opportunity to practice the set-up, take-down and support of dialysis machines; patient care within the context of a dialysis clinic; safety and infection control practices; and accurate and timely documentation. Student learning is supported through daily post-clinical conferences, journaling, and learning activities to facilitate integration of knowledge and skills. 

Credits

7.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

RENL 1001. 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 210
Total Hours: 210
 

Instructional Strategies

Clinical instruction and supervision, observation and assessment, daily post-clinical conferences, and reflective journaling. 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

Satisfactory 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Practicum 

 

Midterm progress report (S if complete, U if incomplete) - Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the course 

Practicum 

 

Final competency evaluation (students must achieve at least 3/4 on all competencies to receive an S) - Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the course 

Assignments 

 

Reflective journal (S or U based upon rubric) - Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the course 

Participation 

 

Clinical participation (S or U based upon rubric) - Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all evaluations in order to be successful in the 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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