IPC in Dialysis Facilities Module 1: Introduction to Hemodialysis

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This course is part of our Infection Prevention and Control in Dialysis Facilities Mini-Course. See below for links to other modules!

Course Overview

The Virginia Infection Prevention Training Center’s dialysis course module Introduction to Hemodialysis provides a foundational overview of dialysis. Topics include types of dialysis, dialysis equipment and procedures, infection prevention best practices, water treatment and quality standards, patient and staff education, record-keeping and compliance, and quality improvement in dialysis care.

Target Audience

Target audience for this course are healthcare professionals who are or will be directly involved in infection prevention activities in their facilities. These are infection prevention professionals who have participated in and gained considerable knowledge through specialized infection and control training and have minimal to moderate practice or fieldwork experience with infection prevention and control concepts.

Audience examples: Advanced Beginner to Proficient Infection Preventionist, Advanced Beginner to Proficient HAI/AR/IPC staff, Novice to Proficient Healthcare/Public Health Epidemiologist, Infectious Disease /Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Pharmacist.

Overall Learning Objectives

Identify various types of dialysis
Name key components of a hemodialysis machine
Describe core interventions of infection prevention in dialysis facilities
Identify components of a reverse osmosis system
List AAMI guidelines for monitoring of dialysate

Continuing Education Credit

CE credit is available for this mini-course through January 15, 2027. In order to obtain credit, please view each module. Instructions for claiming credit will be provided at the end of Module 5.

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