Chronic kidney disease in adults: diagnosis and management
This course provides a practical overview of chronic kidney disease in adults, focusing on diagnosis, risk assessment, and evidence-based management. It equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to interpret kidney function tests, identify at-risk patients, and apply appropriate monitoring and referral strategies in clinical practice.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define chronic kidney disease and apply current classification systems using eGFR and albuminuria
- Interpret kidney function tests accurately, recognising limitations and influencing factors
- Assess the risk of CKD progression and identify patients at risk of end-stage kidney disease
- Identify common causes and understand the epidemiology of CKD in adult populations
- Recognise clinical features and implement appropriate screening strategies in at-risk patients
- Conduct initial assessment and establish appropriate monitoring plans for CKD
- Apply evidence-based management strategies and determine when specialist referral is required
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Define chronic kidney disease and apply current classification systems using eGFR and albuminuria
- Interpret kidney function tests accurately, recognising limitations and influencing factors
- Assess the risk of CKD progression and identify patients at risk of end-stage kidney disease
- Identify common causes and understand the epidemiology of CKD in adult populations
- Recognise clinical features and implement appropriate screening strategies in at-risk patients
- Conduct initial assessment and establish appropriate monitoring plans for CKD
- Apply evidence-based management strategies and determine when specialist referral is required
Modules
Module 1
Definition and Classification of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Module 2
Measurement and Interpretation of Kidney Function (eGFR and ACR)
Module 3
Risk of Progression and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)
Module 4
Causes and Epidemiology of CKD
Module 5
Clinical Features and Early Detection of CKD
Module 6
Initial Assessment and Monitoring of CKD
Module 7
Management Principles and Referral Criteria
Module 8
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers CKD definition and staging, eGFR and ACR interpretation, risk of progression, causes, clinical features, screening, monitoring, and evidence-based management aligned with NICE guidelines.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course, demonstrating your understanding of CKD diagnosis, risk assessment, and management principles.
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