Overview

Topics may include:

• Causes and Management of Acute Kidney Injury(AKI)
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Pharmacology
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Cardiovascular complications
• Pre Dialysis Care
• Radiographic investigations
• Renal replacement therapies including Haemodialysis,
• Vascular access
• Home Therapy – home haemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Renal Nutrition and Fluid Balance
• Overview of Transplantation
• Transition from active Palliative Care
• Conservative management

Learning Outcomes

• Be fully aware of, and able to participate in the delivery of treatment options, and demonstrate the ability to deal with patients who reject therapy with dialysis.

• Critically discuss the physical, social and psychological needs of patients with renal disease, and demonstrate how these are being identified and addressed in the student's own practice

• Critically examine and evaluate the role of the multidisciplinary team within the renal setting, and show that they are able to work as an effective member of such a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the ethical, cultural, religious, spiritual and quality of life issues associated with renal disease, and show that such issues are addressed appropriately in day-to-day practice.

• Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the treatment options and the potential side effects or complications commonly associated with these treatments, and be able to act accordingly.

• To be able to critically discuss the causes of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, be aware of, and, when appropriate, effectively practice therapies, which retard the progression of renal disease.