: The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood.

Because dialysis patients are exposed to hundreds of liters of water per week through the dialysate bath, water safety is paramount. Technicians are responsible for monitoring the treatment room's purification loop:

Understanding how healthy kidneys filter waste and balance fluids.

The Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician is a standardized educational publication, primarily developed and updated by the Amgen Core Curriculum team and various nephrology organizations like the National Association of Nephrology Technicians/Technologists (NANT).

Technicians interact with a patient's vascular access during every single shift. Proper care is critical to prevent infection and access failure.

: Causes and progression of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).