title: Developing the European core curriculum in renal technology.
abstract: Working within the multi-professional team, renal technicians play a greater part in the functioning of renal units than in other less technical areas of care. The role of the renal technician has been changing and, is now one that often combines technical, scientific and clinical knowledge in utilizing technology so that the long-term outcomes of the patient are optimised and complications reduced. Therefore a sound knowledge base is vital in ensuring patients' safety. Whilst still centered on the traditional engineering functions such as equipment repair and maintenance, the curriculum is structured to give a broad overview of renal related physiology, chemistry, treatment modalities and technology. The inclusion of these more clinical aspects in the curriculum reflects the change in the technician's role to a more science-based approach.
authors.affiliation: Dialysis Unit, Barts and The London NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004517:Education, Professional / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D019359:Knowledge; D017145:Models, Educational; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D009398:Nephrology / Q000193:education; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D024382:Professional Role; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D017582:Renal Replacement Therapy; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods