Renal Care Fundamentals

Understand kidney function, types of kidney failure, and their risk factors. Learn to differentiate between AKI and CKD, conduct diagnostic tests, manage symptoms, and deliver holistic care—including palliative support and patient education—to improve outcomes in renal care.

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10 Chapters

1 Hour

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About The Course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of kidney structure, function, and its vital role in maintaining overall health. You will explore the different types of kidney failure, including acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), and learn to assess their causes and associated risk factors.

Through detailed modules, you will gain the skills to distinguish between acute and chronic kidney conditions and understand when and how to apply critical diagnostic tests. You will explore the stages and complications of kidney failure, equipping yourself with the knowledge to support timely and accurate treatment decisions.

The course emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, covering effective symptom management, psychosocial support, and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) palliative care. In addition, you will build confidence in educating patients for self-management, handling co-morbidities, and implementing robust infection control measures. This course prepares healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact on patient health and quality of life through comprehensive renal care expertise.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the fundamental anatomy and physiological functions of the kidneys.
Differentiate between Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) based on clinical presentation, progression, and underlying causes.
Explain the stages of Chronic Kidney Disease using Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) values and their clinical significance.
Analyse the systemic complications associated with kidney failure and assess their implications for patient care and nursing priorities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment options, including pharmacological therapies, dialysis modalities, and kidney transplantation.
Apply appropriate nursing interventions in the care of patients receiving haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
Outline key components of post-kidney transplant care, including monitoring, medication adherence, and infection prevention.
Discuss the psychosocial impacts of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and recognise the importance of palliative care in supporting quality of life.
Identify and implement critical nursing strategies for managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances in patients with compromised renal function.

Course Modules

Chapter 1 Kidney Anatomy

Chapter 2 Kidney Functions

Chapter 3 Acute Kidney Injury

Chapter 4 Kidney Function Diagnostic Tests

Chapter 5 Medications for Kidney Failure

Chapter 6 Kidney Transplantation

Chapter 7 Nursing Interventions for Kidney Failure

Chapter 8 Progression of Kidney Disease

Chapter 9 Managing Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Chapter 10 Summary

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