Fequently Asked Questions

Hemodialysis Technician Program FAQ's

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How long does the dialysis technician training program take?

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This course is designed to take 106 hours of learning, which you can complete in as little as twelve months. You’ll also need to complete 250 clinical hours—no worries, we’ll help you with that.

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Are clinical hours included in my hemodialysis technician training?

 

Clinical hours are an essential component of your training; particularly as you work towards certification and potential employment. They give you a chance to test your current skill level and put all your new knowledge to work in real-world settings.

 

Is financial assistance available for my hemodialysis technician training?

 

Michigan Works offers vouchers for Odyssey's medical courses.  Please call your local office to find out more.  Odyssey also has payment plans for each course.  Call the office to find out more.

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​How much does a certified hemodialysis technician make?

 

Salaries for this job vary based on location and experience, but the average hemodialysis tech makes $42,000 per year.*

 

What’s the job market like for certified hemodialysis technicians?

 

It’s solid. The healthcare industry is expected to add 17% more hemodialysis technician jobs in the next 10 years.*

Certified Nursing Assistant Program FAQ's

 

How long does certified nursing assistant training take?

 

Certified Nursing Assistant program is designed to take 100–235 hours of coursework (depending on your state’s requirements) with an clinical training experience.

 

Are clinical hours included in my certified nursing assistants training?

 

Clinical hours are an essential component of your training; particularly as you work towards certification and potential employment. They give you a chance to test your current skill level and put all your new knowledge to work in real-world settings.

 

Is financial assistance available for my certified nursing assistant training?

 

• Michigan Works offers vouchers for Odyssey's medical courses.  Please call your local Michigan Works office to find out more. 

• Odyssey also has payment plans for each course.  Call us  at (313) 341-7512 office to find out more.

 

How much do certified nursing assistants make?

 

As with most healthcare professions, pay rates for CNA's vary depending on geographic location and experience. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average salary falls between $30,000 and $35,000 a year, with the top 10% earning $50,000.

 

What’s the job market like for certified nursing assistant?

 

Overall employment of nursing assistants  is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 192,800 openings for nursing assistants and orderlies are projected each year, on average, over the decade

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