Summary
Programme Name: Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (BDTT)
Eligibility: 10 + 2 or equivalent in Science stream.
Programme Fees: 62,000/- Per Annum
Healthcare
Introduction of the Sector
Health Care comprising of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment has become one of India’s largest sectors – both in terms of revenue and employment. With increased awareness about health, domestic healthcare, medical tourism and health insurance markets are gaining momentum, offering opportunities for trained personnel.
Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (BDTT)
Programme Introduction
The three-year graduate program provide students with the opportunity to study the Principles of Dialysis, basic medical science of the kidney, fluid and electrolyte balance, hematologic aspects, infectious diseases, dialysis systems and equipment, vascular access to circulation, blood chemistry, complications of renal failure, psycho- social aspects and an overview of peritoneal dialysis and renal transplantation.
In short, students are trained to operate Dialysis Equipment, inspect and maintain it. Other than technical training, subjects like Human Anatomy and Physiology, Renal Diseases, other relevant diseases, Blood Chemistry etc. are also covered in this course.
Eligibility for Admission
The eligibility for admission to Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (BDTT) shall be 10+2 or equivalent, in science stream.
Career Prospects/Job Role
A career in research, following the completion of a higher degree is an option chosen by some graduates. Graduates are also eligible for employment overseas where their qualifications, training and experience are highly regarded.
Graduates get employed in hospitals and private practices as Dialysis Technicians.
Knowledge provider for skill training
Apex kidney care, Criticare Asia hospital, Hinduja Healthcare Hospital, Swami Shradhanand Hospital, C R Wadia Hospital, Lourde Hospital, Tirur cooperative Hospital, PMSA Memorial Mallapuram district Hospital
| SEMESTER I | SEMESTER II | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ||
| GE 1.1 | Functional English | 2 | GE 2.1 | Communication Skills | 2 | ||
| GE 1.2 | Computing Skills and Digital Literacy | 2 | GE 2.2 | Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| BDTT-01 | Professionalism and values & Indian Constitution | 1 | |||||
| BDTT-02 | Medical Terminology and Record keeping | 1 | BDTT-06 | Pathology and Microbiology | 2 | ||
| BDTT-03 | Introduction to Human Anatomy | 2 | BDTT-07 | Biochemistry and Basic Nutrition | 2 | ||
| BDTT-04 | Introduction to Human Physiology | 2 | BDTT-08 | Fundamentals of Dialysis Therapy | 2 | ||
| BDTT-05 | Introduction to Kidney Disease and Dialysis Therapy | 2 | |||||
| BDTT-ST-1 | Skill Training/ Community orientation and clinical visit (CT) | 12 | BDTT-ST-2 | Skill Training/ Clinical Postings I (CT) | 12 | ||
| CDPNE | *Domain Practicum- Tutorials/ Industry visits/ Lab Visits/assignment/ Visit Report Writing/ Clinical postings/ Observation | CDPNE | *Domain Practicum- Tutorials/ Industry visits/ Lab Visits/assignment/ Visit Report Writing/ Clinical postings/ Observation | ||||
| SEMESTER III | SEMESTER IV | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ||
| GE 3.1 | Financial Literacy | 2 | GE 4.1 | Design Thinking | 2 | ||
| GE 3.2 | Basics of Legal and HR Policies | 2 | GE 4.2 | Organizational Behaviour | 2 | ||
| BDTT- 09 | Sociology in Health Care | 1 | BDTT-14 | Psychology | 1 | ||
| BDTT- 10 | Pharmacology in Dialysis: General Principles and Clinical Applications | 2 | BDTT-15 | Medical Electronics for Health Sciences | 1 | ||
| BDTT- 11 | Pathophysiology of the kidney diseases | 2 | BDTT- - 16 | Research Methodology and Biostatistics | 2 | ||
| BDTT- 12 | Advanced Dialysis Therapies – Part I | 2 | BDTT- - 17 | Basic Principles of Nursing and Patient Care | 2 | ||
| BDTT- 13 | Medical Law and Ethics | 1 | BDTT-- 18 | Advanced Extracorporeal Therapies | 2 | ||
| BDTT - ST-3 | Skill Training / Clinical Postings II (CT) | 12 | BDTT - ST-4 | Skill Training / Clinical Postings III (CT) | 12 | ||
| CDPNE | *Domain Practicum- Tutorials/ Industry visits/ Lab Visits/assignment/ Visit Report Writing/ Clinical postings/ Observation | CDPNE | *Domain Practicum- Tutorials/ Industry visits/ Lab Visits/assignment/ Visit Report Writing/ Clinical postings/ Observation | ||||
| SEMESTER V | SEMESTER VI | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ||
| GE 5.1 | Health and Wellness | 2 | GE 6.1 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | ||
| GE 5.2 | Personal Grooming | 2 | GE 6.2 | Employment Readiness | 2 | ||
| BDTT- 19 | Advanced Dialysis Therapies – Part II | 2 | BDTT- 23 | Principals of Management | 1 | ||
| BDTT- 20 | Renal Nutrition | 2 | BDTT- 24 | Recent Advancements in Renal replacement therapies | 2 | ||
| BDTT- 21 | Renal Transplantation and Coordination | 2 | BDTT- 25 | Clinical Dialysis II: Quality Assurance and Patient Safety | 2 | ||
| BDTT-22 | Clinical Dialysis I: Clinical Problems and Evidenced Based Practise in Dialysis Therapy | 2 | BDTT- 26 | Instrumentation Specific to Dialysis Therapy | 2 | ||
| BDTT-27 | Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) | 1 | |||||
| BDTT - ST-5 | Skill Training / Clinical Postings IV(CT) | 12 | BDTT - ST-6 | Skill Training / Clinical Postings IV(CT) | 12 | ||
| CDPNE | *Domain Practicum- Tutorials/ Industry visits/ Lab Visits/assignment/ Visit Report Writing/ Clinical postings/ Observation | CDPNE | *Domain Practicum- Tutorials/ Industry visits/ Lab Visits/assignment/ Visit Report Writing/ Clinical postings/ Observation | ||||
| SEMESTER VII | SEMESTER VIII | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Course Code | Course Name | Credits | ||
| BDTT - I-01 | *Compulsory Rotatory Internship | 24** | BDTT - I-02 | *Compulsory Rotatory Internship | 24* | ||
| BDTT- D | ***Dissertation/ Project | 6 *** | |||||
**Domain Practicum within the National Credit Framework (NCrF) refers to the practical, hands-on, and experiential learning components that are now creditized and integrated into academic and skill education pathways.
** 1 credit is 45 hrs for Internship(As per NCAHP).
***Dissertation/ Project-1 credit = 30 hours
In compliance with national educational standards, the credit structure for this program has been mapped and aligned with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) curriculum.
Programme fees: Rs.62,000/-per annum
Internship Fees ( Fourth Year): 40,000/-annum
Examination fees: Rs. 2000/- per semester and Rs. 4000/- per annum
Caution Deposit (Refundable): Rs.5000
Other Charges (ID Card, Convocation & Misc.): Rs. 2500/- (Applicable in the last semester)