ROLE
AHP, Nurse and Nursing Associate
TRAINING METHOD
eLearning
PROVIDER
Rotherham Respiratory
DATE
22nd July 2024 - 31st March 2025
TIME
All Day
LOCATION
Online
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Course information

This course is suitable for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the diagnosis and holistic management of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

It covers risk factors, diagnostic tests, and the pharmacological and lifestyle interventions that can optimise outcomes including blood pressure and lipid management.

The course is built around two key case studies which help you to put theory into practice.

Course content

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Recognise the burden that CKD places on individuals, society and the NHS
  • Identify the pathophysiological changes that happen in CKD
  • Evaluate the approach to diagnosis, including assessment of risk factors, signs and symptoms and investigations in suspected CKD
  • Assess the role of primary and secondary care in the diagnosis and management of complications of CKD, including acute kidney injury (AKI), bone disease and anaemia of renal disease
  • Consider the importance of proactive management and regular reviews in the long-term management of CKD with a view to preventing further morbidity and mortality.

Online course details

Please note: once you have completed the registration form, your details will be passed to the training provider who will contact you in due course with details on how to access the online learning.

Course length = 7.5 hours

Access =  1 month to complete

The focus of the course is on how to recognise those with, and at risk of, CKD and prevent complications through an evidence-based approach which includes pharmacological and lifestyle interventions. This course encourages participants to approach the diagnosis and management of
CKD in a person-focused and collaborative way so as to reduce the impact of CKD on quality of life and optimise the use of healthcare resources.

Course eligibility

This CPD course is for Practice Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals. Please check here if you are eligible for these funded courses.

Please note: By applying for any of these training courses, you/your practice will not be able to also claim your £333 allocated CPD funding.