DIALYSIS EQUIPMENT USE AND CARE I

DIT114

Course Code: DIT114
Semester: Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice: 0 + 4
ECTS: 2

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Second Term (Spring)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Çiğdem Özdemir Eler

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the basic structure, usage procedures and daily control processes of hemodialysis devices
Knows the operating principles of membranes, blood sets, dialysate systems and water purification systems used in the dialysis process.
Knows the cleaning, disinfection, maintenance and calibration procedures of dialysis equipment

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course provides theoretical and practical information on the structure, operation, safety precautions, and sustainable use of technological equipment used in dialysis units. Hemodialysis devices, membranes, blood lines, dialysate systems, water treatment systems, and alarm mechanisms are covered in detail. Students will gain knowledge and skills in daily equipment checks, cleaning and disinfection practices, maintenance, and calibration procedures. Protocols ensuring patient safety and environmental sustainability principles are also key components of the course.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Course Introduction - Course Objectives
2^nd Week	Equipment Used in Dialysis Units
3^rd Week	Basic Structure of Hemodialysis Devices
4^th Week	Using Procedures for Hemodialysis Devices
5^th Week	Daily Checks on Hemodialysis Devices
6^th Week	Dialysis Membranes and Blood Lines
7^th Week	Dialysate Systems and Dialysate Preparation
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Water Purification Systems
10^th Week	Cleaning and Disinfection Methods for Equipment
11^th Week	Equipment Maintenance and Calibration Procedures
12^th Week	Use of Equipment Related to Vascular Access Routes
13^th Week	Alarm Systems and Safety Protocols
14^th Week	Sustainable Dialysis Practices and Waste Management

Recommended or Required Reading

Kasper, D. L., Braunwald, E., Fauci, A. S., Hauser, S. L., Longo, D. L., & Jameson, J. L. (Ed.). (2005). Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (16th ed.). McGraw?Hill Professional.
Brunicardi, F. C. (Eds.), Andersen, D. K., Billiar, T. R., Dunn, D. L., Hunter, J. G., & al. (Eds.). (2019). Schwartz's Principles of Surgery (11th ed.). McGraw?Hill Education.
Daugirdas, J. T., Blake, P. G., & Ing, T. S. (Ed.) (2025). Handbook of Dialysis (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Gökdoğan, F. (2015). Dialysis Principles and Techniques for Nurses and Technicians (1st ed.). Academician Bookstore.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	50
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	3	3
Course hours	14	4	56
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	1	1
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			62
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			2.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			2

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11	X	X	X
K12	X	X	X
K13	X	X	X
K14