Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What types of programs does Medical Careers Prep Academy offer?

A. Medical Careers Prep Academy offers affordable dialysis training programs designed to meet the growing long-term care needs of healthcare facilities. Our short-term training programs help students enter a rewarding career, earn more money, and give them a competitive edge in the job market.

Q. Are the programs offered at Medical Careers Prep Academy Inc. licensed?

A. Medical Careers Prep Academy Inc. and its educational programs abide by State and federal guidelines set by CMS (Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services).

Q. Is the medical equipment for the course provided?

A. We provide all equipment and supplies.

Q. How much does your course cost?

A. The course’s cost varies; our goal is to make the course as affordable as possible for the community served.

Q. Are classes in person or virtual?

A. Our courses are offered as a traditional in-class, hybrid, or virtual online lead by a live instructor. Contact us to collaborate on an ideal curriculum for your institution.

Q. What is hemodialysis?

A. Hemodialysis is the removal of patient blood, fluid and toxins through a Semi Permeable membrane. Hemodialysis is for those diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease.

Q. What skills will students learn in the Introduction to Hemodialysis Program?

A. While most technician training has historically been done “on the job,” today’s healthcare employers are seeking well-trained technicians who possess the necessary knowledge and skills to fill the growing number of positions. Our program is designed to prepare students for the National Certification exam through didactic theory and hands-on training, preparing students with the relevant job training required to work and become Certified as an entry-level Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, CCHT or CHT.

Q. Where can a Hemodialysis Technician seek employment?

A. As kidney failure continues to be a growing national health problem, kidney disease is driving the demand for well-trained dialysis technicians. Hemodialysis technicians are employed in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other medical facilities.

Q. Upon completion of the Introduction to Hemodialysis Program are students qualified to immediately enter the field as a Hemodialysis Technician?

A. Graduates of this program will be qualified to immediately perform all aspects of direct patient care in a hemodialysis facility under the supervision of an RN. A Hemodialysis Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire.

Q. What are the Certification requirements to become a Hemodialysis Technician?

A. Certification can be obtained at the state and national level. To receive national certification, dialysis technicians can go through one of several organizations such as the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC) or the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT). National licensing requires that candidates work in the field for a specified amount of time and then pass an exam.

State certification rules vary. For states that require dialysis technicians to obtain a certification, individuals will generally need to complete an approved program and then pass a state exam.