Renal and Dialysis Technologist Degree

A Renal and Dialysis Technologist professional performs hemodialysis treatments to patients with renal failure under the direct supervision of a physician or nurse. A renal and dialysis tech is required to have exceptional communication skills and technical know-how to effectively translate medical information into practical conversations. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer renal and dialysis technologist degrees.

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Southern University at Shreveport (SUNO)

6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA

Southern University at Shreveport, also known as SUSLA, was founded in 1967 as a two year campus of the Historically Black Southern University System, which includes four other campuses. The school offers educational opportunities to residents of Shreveport and Bossier City.

SouthernU was established the efforts of governor John J. McKeithen, who was responsible for the expansion of Southern University into a system of school, and the only historically black system of education in the United States. The schools primary goal is offering a strong 2two year education in order to meet the needs of the community.

Academics

Programs offered at SUSLA allow students to explore a variety of options while in pursuit of their future and goals. Students may choose to pursue academic transfer by completing the first two years of a four year education at SUSLA, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university in order to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Vocational training programs provided education and training for high demand fields, allowing the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Student will take between one and two years to complete a program, resulting in a diploma or certificate that demonstrated competency.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Funeral Service
• General Studies
• Nursing

Admission and Financial Aid

Southern University at Shreveport is a public two year institution that allows any individual that meets the minimum requirements for entry to enroll through the school's open enrollment policy. Interested individuals must submit an application, supply transcripts and standardized test scores, and pay all accrued fees in order to complete the process of admission.

Students may also be required to take a placement exam. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships that allow any student in need of financial assistance to apply through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Renal and Dialysis Technologist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern University at Shreveport offers a less than two-year award program in renal and dialysis technologist.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Description

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).