Program Information

Hemodialysis Technician

Program Information

Hemodialysis Technician at Chemeketa is a three term (nine month) 49 credit program. It runs Winter/Spring/Summer terms every year, and the application process is in October of each year.

Program Pre-requisites:

You must meet these minimum qualification and provide proof of documentation of each to be considered for the hemodialysis program.

  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States
  • Placement into or completion of MTH060, RD115 and WR090 or higher

Term by term at a glance

(All classes must be passed with grade "C" or better) *- Signifies classes that can be taken concurrently with program or be completed with a grade "C" or better in the last 7 years. 

TERM 1

  • HEM 101 – Hemodialysis Technology 1 (8 credits)
  • *HM 120 - Medical Terminology I (3 credits)
  • *CS 101 - Introduction to Microcomputer Applications (3 credits)
  • *WR 090 - Fundamentals of Writing (4 Credits)

TERM 2

  • HEM 102 - Hemodialysis Technology 2 (8 credits)
  • *MTH 060 - Introduction to Algebra (4 credits)
  • *HM 121 - Medical Terminology II (3 credits)

TERM 3

  • HEM 103 - Hemodialysis Technology 3 (8 credits)
  • *PSY 104 - Psychology in the Workplace (4 credits)
  • *NFM 225 - Nutrition (4 credits)