Course on Haemodialysis for Technicians

The objective of the course is to train technicians in hemodialysis. There will be lectures on principles of dialysis, vascular access and its care, haemodialysis membrane, reprocessing of haemodialyser, monitoring of patients and maintenance of records, high-flux/high efficiency dialysis, adequacy of dialysis, universal precautions, complications of haemodialysis and their management. There will also be practical demonstrations for 4 to 6 hours every day in the Artificial Kidney Department (AKD).