Nephrology Renal Technology Program

The Occupations:
v Nephrology/Renal Technologist
v Renal Technician

About the occupation
Nephrology (Renal Dialysis)is a medical discipline specializing in the treatment of patients with end stage renal disease and/or Dysfunction. Nephrology technologists are members of a health care team dedicated to helping patients on renal dialysis. Technologists operate technical and sophisticated medical equipment which removes excess fluids and toxins from the circulatory system. They monitor, adjust settings, and record patient data during dialysis. Technologists must become familiar with associated
medical support equipment, the application of such, and their safe handling and cleaning.

After 2000, nearly 20 percent of the American population will be over 65 years of age. If current trends continue, many will have End Stage Renal Disease. This increase, and technological advances in Nephrology, require technicians/technologists to posses more advanced skills.

Enrollment Procedures
A special application is required for entry. Students are admitted in the spring semester with the program starting in the fall semester.

Admission requirements
1. Submit proof of being at least 18 years of age
2. Submit completed application to the Office of Nephrology/Renal Technology program along with official high school transcripts or GED certificate showing date of graduation and two letters of recommendation from former teachers, employers, counselors or minister.
3. Provide official transcripts for all college courses taken by applicant.
4. Submit letter to the Nephrology/Renal Technology office stating why the applicant chose the field of Nephrology/ Renal Technology.
5. Achieve a minimum grade “C” or better in Math 110.

New students are accepted into Nephrology/Renal Technologist program during the spring semester of each year. Program begins in the fall semester.

For more information on the Nephrology/Renal Technology program please call 312/850-7370 or 7371. Offices are located in Rooms 3414 and 3415.

A Renal care practitioner conducts on-site health screenings		Instructor Al Causey leads the discussion on machine dynamics
Director Pat Williams lectures on monitoring vital signs during Hemodialysis
Renal care practitioner students demonstrates skilled technique
Hands on educational experience supplement lectures in nephrology
Artificial limbs provide valuable learning opportunities for Nephrology students
Director Williams demonstrates venipunctures of a nephrology student