Diploma in Dialysis Technician (DDT)
Course Name: Diploma in Dialysis Technician
Short Name: DDT
Duration: 2 Years
About the Course
The Diploma in Dialysis Technician (DDT) is a 2-year diploma program designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in dialysis technology, renal care, patient assessment, dialysis equipment operation, infection control, emergency management, and clinical practices. The course combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical training to prepare students for assisting nephrologists and healthcare professionals in dialysis units.
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Examination & Practical Subjects
1st Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100 100 200
Fundamentals of Dialysis Technology 100 100 200
Renal Anatomy, Physiology & Kidney Diseases 100 100 200
Dialysis Equipment & Infection Control 100 100 200
Patient Care, First Aid & Medical Ethics 100 100 200
1st Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
2nd Year
Subject Theory Marks Practical Marks Total Marks
Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis 100 100 200
Dialysis Procedures & Patient Monitoring 100 100 200
Emergency Management & Biomedical Waste Management 100 100 200
Dialysis Unit Management & Quality Assurance 100 100 200
Clinical Training & Hospital Management 100 100 200
2nd Year Total:
Theory: 500 Marks
Practical: 500 Marks
Total: 1000 Marks
Grand Total
Theory: 1000 Marks
Practical: 1000 Marks
Overall: 2000 Marks
Career Scope
After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:
Dialysis Centres
Government & Private Hospitals
Nephrology Departments
Multispecialty Hospitals
Renal Care Centres
Healthcare Institutions
Medical Equipment Companies
Career Opportunities
Dialysis Technician
Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Care Technician
Dialysis Unit Technician
Nephrology Assistant
Clinical Dialysis Assistant
Patient Care Technician
Healthcare Support Professional
> Note: This autonomous diploma prepares students for technical and supportive roles in dialysis services. Diploma holders should work within the scope permitted by applicable laws and institutional policies and under appropriate professional supervision where required.