B.SC. Dialysis Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu
B.SC. Dialysis Technology
Course Overview
Dialysis is a medical procedure that acts as an artificial kidney by removing waste from the blood and excess fluids from the body when the kidney is not functioning well or disease prevents them from do so. Dialysis technicians are responsible for operating the machines that do this and monitoring the patients undergoing treatment. Dialysis technicians works closely with patients, nurses and doctors to make sure this vital medical equipment runs smoothly.
Candidates will have training in haemo-dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, slow low efficiency dialysis and continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and plasmapheresis. Candidates are trained in wholesome renal care for patients with chronic kidney disease.
B.SC. Dialysis Technology – Government Colleges in Tamil Nadu
B.SC DIALYSIS TECHNOLOGY
| S.NO | COLLEGE NAME | SEATS |
| 1 | Govt. Villupuram Medical College, Villupuram | 10 |
| 2 | Govt. Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli | 20 |
| 3 | Govt. K. A. P. V. Medical College, Trichy | 20 |
| 4 | Govt. Kanniyakumari Medical College, Kanniyakumari | 20 |
| 5 | Madurai Medical College, Madurai | 20 |
| 6 | Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore | 20 |
| 7 | Stanley Medical College, Chennai | 5 |
| 8 | Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu | 20 |
| 9 | Vellore Medical College, Vellore | 10 |
| 10 | Thiruvarur Medical College, Thiruvarur | 20 |
| 11 | Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur | 20 |
| 12 | Madras Medical College, Madras | 10 |
| Total | 195 | |
Eligibility
Pass in H.Sc/Equivalent with 12 years schooling form a recognized Board or University with Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Botany and Zoology)and English with Minimum of 40% of mark.
Age Limit for Admission
A Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or would complete the said age on or before 31st December of the year of admission to the B.SC. Dialysis Technology.
Course Duration & Internship
3 years and one year Compulsory Resident Internship.
Career Prospects
The demand for dialysis has never been higher in India. With diabetes and hypertension on the rise, millions of people need renal replacement therapy in the form of dialysis in India. Dialysis technology is an exciting and rewarding field with enormous potential for job opportunities at corporate or Government hospitals (Government or private), clinics or healthcare setups operating dialysis units.
Kidney is one of the most important organs in the body and any kidney failure might turn out to be a major medical emergency due to severe electrolyte disturbances. Dialysis Technology calls for an expertise in renal physiology as the technicians will be involved in operating the machines that do this life saving procedure as well as closely monitoring such patients.
Apart from the above they are eligible to pursue Post-graduate programmes in the relevant area and it helps them to have the opportunity for teaching job at institutes offering dialysis technology education or patient education programs.