Are you interested in a career in dialysis? Dialysis technicians are in high demand: millions of people with kidney disease depend on dialysis. The hemodialysis process routes the patient’s blood through a circuit that removes water and waste from the body. A dialysis technician must be familiar with the machine, the process, and the protocols, but is also a caring human being who communicates well with patients. This video illustrates how dialysis works, and why a gentle approach is important.
With NCLab, you can try out some skills that you might need as a technician. To understand the dialysis process, you need to know some science, math, engineering and technology – in other words, STEM skills. Click on the module link to begin. (available soon!)
NCLab is a proud partner in the Accelerating Nevada’s Healthcare Workforce Development project. This project reinforces the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priority for Nevada’s public libraries to: “Expand services for learning and access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats, in all types of libraries, for individuals of all ages in order to support such individuals’ needs for education, lifelong learning, workforce development, and digital literacy skills.” Partners include: the College of Southern Nevada Division of Workforce Development; the Nevada State Library, Califa Group, Headed2, XR Libraries, Lifeliqe, NCLab and the Medical Education Institute. Funding support and appreciation is extended to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Leadership from the Nevada State Council on Libraries and Literacy has driven project expectations, making possible this innovative concept.