Unlocking Excellence: The Ultimate Guide to the New Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician (PDF)

Suggested module list and estimated hours (adjust to local requirements):

2. Advanced Monitoring (Chapter 7)

Emergency Preparedness:

Advanced planning for environmental considerations and crisis management.

  • Time (3–5 hours)
  • Blood flow rate (Qb – typically 300–450 mL/min)
  • Dialysate flow rate (Qd – 500–800 mL/min)
  • Ultrafiltration goal (UF goal – based on interdialytic weight gain)
  • Anticoagulation (heparin or no-heparin protocols)

new PDF core curriculum

The shift from printed textbooks to a offers distinct advantages:

Vascular Access

: Detailed management of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF), grafts (AVG), and central venous catheters (CVC), including safe cannulation techniques.