The following courses are seperated into 2 years and therefore seperated into 6 semesters as follows:
First Year
Fall Semester: Biology 120, Renal Technology/Nephrology 101, 102, 013 & 104;
Spring Semester: Chemistry 121, Renal Technology/Nephrology 105, 106, 107 & 108;
Summer Semester: Renal Technology/Nephrology 109;
Second Year
Fall Semester: Psychology 201, Renal Technology/Nephrology 201, 202, 203 & 204;
Spring Semester: Mathematics 118, Renal Technology/Nephrology 205, 206, 207 & 208;
Biology
BIOLOGY
120
Terminology For Medical Careers
3
Basic medical vocabulary for allied health professionals and others with minimal background in anatomy and physiology; includes study of the human body systems. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:
Chemistry
CHEM
121
Basic Chemistry I
4
Principles of general inorganic chemistry, including properties of matter, dimensional analysis, fundamentals of stoichiometry, interpretation of the periodic table, nomenclature and introduction to solution chemistry and commonly used concentration units. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Eligibility for English 101 and eligibility for Math 118 or higher, or completion of Math 99 with a grade of C or better or Consent of Department Chairperson.
IAI Approved
Mathematics
MATH
118
General Education Math
4
Focuses on mathematical reasoning and solving real life problems, rather than on routine skills and appreciation. A maximum of four of the following topics is studied in depth: geometry, counting techniques and probability, graph theory, logic, game theory, linear programming and statistics. The use of calculators and computers is strongly encouraged. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Grade of C or better in Math 99 , or COMPASS placement test score range within PRE-ALGEBRA (17-99) and ALGEBRA (43-99) and College ALGEBRA (1-50), or Consent of Department Chairperson.
IAI Approved
Psychology
PSYCH
201
General Psychology
3
Historical survey of psychology and a study of the sensory and perceptual processes: learning, thinking, remembering, emotional behavior, motivation, mechanism of adjustment, and the total personality. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Eligibility for English 101, OR grade of C or better in English 100, OR Consent of Department Chairperson.
IAI Approved
Renal Technology / Nephrology
REN TC
101
Intro To Health Care Field & Nephrology
3
Concepts of the health care field and hemodialysis, history and theory of dialysis; batch systems and proportioning systems, single and multiple patient systems, types of dialyzers: plate, coils and capillaries. Types of membrane surfaces, filtration, diffusion; dialysis clearance and physics of extra-corporeal circuits. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
102
Basic Hemodialysis Principles I
3
Overview of dialysis equipment, types of dialyzers, blood lines, conductivity meter, blood pump, air bubble detector, dialysis monitoring; negative and positive pressure dialysis, blood flow, vital signs, water treatment (deionization, reverse osmosis). Heparinization, safety monitor, single needle apparatus. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
103
Basic Hemodialsys Principles II
3
Drug therapy and complications, antihypertensive agents, antibiotics, anticoagulants, phosphate binders. Calculation of dosages, apothecary and metric. Administration procedures, circulatory hemodynamics of the heart, CHF normal EKG, EKG and ESRD. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
104
Hemodialysis Procedures I
3
Advantages and disadvantages of various types of machines, dialyzers and supplies. Dialysis related problems; disequilibrium, air embolism, excessive ultrafiltration, dialyzer rupture, dialyzer clotting, line separation, pyrogenic reaction, hemolysis, convulsions, hepatitis; conductivity and temperature; effect of end stage renal disease on the patient, family and dialysis personnel; disease control. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
105
Heparinization/Bacteriology in Dialysis
3
Aseptic technique, medical ethics, legal aspects in the field of nephrology, infectious disease control, isolation techniques, patient care techniques, professional relationships of being a member of a health care team, legal aspects of medical records, patient care plan, physician orders, EKG for normal ESRD and arrhythmias. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
106
Diagnostic Test & Procedures in Nephrology
3
Diagnostic tests and their interpretations, urinalysis, collection and examination, hematology, serology, clinical chemistry, including Na+ and K+, flame photometry, diagnostic tests for renal, pulmonary, cardiovascular disorders, EKG and EEG overview. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
107
Hemodialysis Procedures II
3
Theory of negative pressure; laboratory instructions in building, sterilizing, priming, testing, washing and preparing for use. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
108
Clinical Experience I
3
Observation of hemodialysis in medical units. Surgical principles and techniques, care and maintenance of the AV fistula, AV shunt, use of the AV fistula or shunt for hemodialysis, venipuncture techniques, types of access devices and accessories, Thomas femoral shunt, dual lumen catheter, types of water treatment delivery systems, blood pumps, interactions and seminars with nephrologist, social worker and dietician. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
109
Clinical Experience II
3
Introduction of diagnostic procedures; evaluation and interpretations of physiological or psychological status of the nephrology patient, emphasis on diagnostic tests and their interpretations; evaluation of skills in sterile techniques, setting up plate and hollow fiber dialyzers; infection control. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
201
Renal Physiol & Renl Diseas
3
Anatomy of the kidney; microscopic description of renal parenchyma; physiology - general mechanism of urine formation; know urinary renal function; principal symptoms of end stage renal disease. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
202
Renal Disease & Pathophysiology
3
Renal failure; conditions under which renal failure may appear; hypertension, infection, obstruction, nitrogen retention; equilibrium of water and electrolytes; hyperkalemia, acidosis; conservative management; peritoneal dialysis; hemodialysis, diets in renal disease. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
203
Clinical Experience III
3
Clinical experience in medical facilities under the supervision of the college coordinator, clinical facilities staff and nephrologist. Complete hemodialysis treatment of chronic dialysis patients. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
204
Clinical Experience IV
3
Continuation of clinical experience in medical facility. Primary emphasis on developing new skills in care and treatment of acute and chronic renal patient; equipment maintenance procedures, emergency procedures, special procedures patient dietary and fluid regulation. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
205
Uremic Syndrome
3
Renal failure; chronic renal disease; classification - glomerular, tubular, interstitial, vascular and others; general manifestations of chronic renal disease; anemia; water imbalance, electrolyte abnormalities, gastrointestinal manifestation, neurological manifestations of renal disease; treatment, chronic hemodialysis; renal transplantation, acute hemodialysis. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
206
Advanced Technology in Nephrology
3
Completion of didactic experiences in a classroom setting. New modalities in dialysis; CAPD and new delivery system for dialysis, self-care, home training, complications. Patient pre- and post-teaching for nephrectomy and transplants; peritoneal dialysis; manual and automated. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Admission to the REN TC Program/Plan 247 or REN TC Program/Plan 248.
REN TC
207
Clinical Experience V
3
Continuation of clinical experience in medical facility, under the supervision of the college coordinator, clinical instructor and staff personnel, and nephrologist. Development of the following skills: advanced cannula and fistula care, administration of blood, blood sample collection, medical community support; advanced principles of hemodialysis, dietary and fluid review. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Grade of C or better in (Renal Technology 203 and Renal Technology 204), or Consent of Department Chairperson.
REN TC
208
Clinical Experience VI
3
Completion of clinical experiences in medical facility CAPD and new delivery systems for dialysis, self-care, home training, complications; chronic and acute patients. Patient pre- and post-teaching for nephrectomy and transplants; peritoneal dialysis, manual and automated; complications and emergency procedures, plasmapheresis, bicard, short-time, hemoperfusion. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Prerequisites:Grade of C or better in (Renal Technology 203 and Renal Technology 204), or Consent of Department Chairperson.