RENAL DIALYSIS
BSc. RENAL DIALYSIS
Bachelor of science (Renal Dialysis Technology) or BSc Renal Dialysis Technology is a 3 year undergraduate degree in paramedical sciences which is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences(RGUHS).
Renal Dialysis Technology is a branch of paramedical science which deals with the study of the process of treating and removing excess water, solutes, and toxins from the blood of patients whose kidneys can no longer perform normal functions clearly.
Renal Dialysis Technology balances specialties like cardiac care technology, respiratory care technology, dialysis technology, imaging sciences technology, clinical medical lab, among others.
The course prepares students to administer haemodialysis treatments for patients with renal failure, under the governance of a nurse or physician. This course instructs to volunteer the operation of dialysis instruments.
DURATION
- Duration shall be for a period of four years including one year of Internship.
- There shall be three examinations, one each at the end of 1 st, 2nd ,3rd Year and Practical examination 4th
- Every candidate should have attended at least 80% of the total number of classes conducted in an academic year from the date of commencement of the term to the last working day as notified by university in each of the subjects prescribed for that year separately in theory and practical. Only such candidates are eligible to appear for the university examinations in their first attempt.
ELIGIBILITY
A candidate seeking admission to the BSc. Renal Dilaysis shall have studied English as one of the principal subjects during the tenure of the course and shall have passed:
- Two-year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.
- OR Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by RGUHS, (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.
- OR Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.
- OR The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Course.
- English shall be the medium of instruction for all subjects of study and for exam.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Renal Dialysis Technicians are the need of the hour as hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centers are engaged skilled technicians straight out of the college.
- Experienced technicians are earning good salaries and have also seen a career trajectory in the rapidly growing allied sciences health industry.
- Renal Dialysis is the absolute alternative that promises an immensely bright career.
- The graduates are work as CLINICAL COORDINATOR, LECTURER, NEPHROLOGIST, DIALYSIS THERAPISTS, DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN and MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
SYLLABUS
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pathology
(Clinical Pathology,
Haematology & Blood
Banking) - Microbiology
Subsidiary Subjects:
- English
- Kannada
- Healthcare
- Applied anatomy &
physiology related to dialysis
technology - Pharmacology related to
Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis - Concepts of renal disease: Clinical manifestation and its
management - Applied aspects of pathology & microbiology
- Basics of Renal Dialysis
Technology
Subsidiary Subjects:
- Nutrition
- Applied Dialysis
Technology Paper I - Applied Dialysis
Technology Paper-II
Subsidiary Subjects:
- Medico-legal aspects of health care
- Basic principles of blood transfusion & fluid therapy
- Health care management
