A diploma in dialysis technology is a program that provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to operate dialysis equipment and provide assistance to patients who require dialysis. Dialysis is a medical treatment for people who have kidney failure or chronic kidney disease. The duration of a diploma in dialysis technology program is typically one to two years, depending on the institution offering the program. The program covers topics such as renal anatomy and physiology, dialysis principles and techniques, patient care, infection control, medical ethics, and communication skills