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.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Set up, take down, and support the operation of dialysis machines
- Demonstrate professional and ethical work practices
- Apply patient care principles within the role of renal technicians
- Apply current safety and infection control practices
- Perform accurate and timely documentation
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
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Practicum
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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
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Practicum
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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
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Assignments
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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
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Participation
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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
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Course topics
- Machine set-up and take-down
- Solving machine alarms
- Working effectively with nurses to support machine operation
- Time management skills and self-direction
- Importance of confidentiality
- Basic patient care
- Appropriate responses to patient questions and emergencies
- Safe work practices
- Principles and practices of infection control
- Infection control practices
- Interpreting dialysis prescriptions
- Accurate record keeping/documentation
- Ethical and legal aspects of documentation
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.