One semester credit, 20 hours (20 lectures)
Students learn the principles of renal transplantation. By the end of this course, students will state the advantages and disadvantages of a renal transplant, explain the contraindications to transplantation, describe electrolyte abnormalities after transplantations, and explain the evaluation process for a potential kidney transplant recipient.
Prerequisites: HD101, HD102, HD103
This course is not used for continuing education hours; it is part of the complete hemodialysis technician course