Training: Infection Prevention in Dialysis Settings

Page Summary

  • CDC's self-guided continuing education course provides infection prevention and control training. The course trains dialysis technicians, nurses, and other outpatient dialysis healthcare providers.
  • The course is self-paced. You can complete it in multiple sessions.

At a glance

  • CDC's self-guided continuing education course provides infection prevention and control training. The course trains dialysis technicians, nurses, and other outpatient dialysis healthcare providers.
  • The course is self-paced. You can complete it in multiple sessions.

Training overview

This interactive online course reviews:

  • Infection risks in outpatient hemodialysis.
  • CDC recommendations for outpatient hemodialysis.
  • Tools and resources to help prevent infections.

Take the Training‎

Course Length: Approximately 2 hours.

Date Updated: 8/1/2023.

Continuing education

Four Steps to Receive Course Credits

  1. Complete the training.
  2. Register with the CDC's Training and Continuing Education Online System.
  3. Search WB4720 for the Infection Prevention in Outpatient Dialysis Settings course.
  4. Complete the post-test and evaluation.

CE accreditation information is available in this downloadable PDF.

CE expiration date: Aug 1, 2025