Course description

This course is designed with a view to integrate the components of wholeness in the care of the individual with renal problems, taking into concern changes in health patterns. This includes involving the patient’s family and community in meeting their needs.

 

Course duration

6 months

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Work with an understanding of the structure and the functions of kidney.
• Perform an accurate assessment of renal function that includes blood and urine investigations.
• Identify the common disorders of the renal system and the nursing management required.
• Differentiate between the acute and chronic renal failure management.
• Describe the investigations and procedure commonly used to diagnose renal failure.
• Describe renal replacement therapy which includes hemodialysis ,peritoneal dialysis and transplantation.
• Describe the therapeutic diet for renal failure, haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients.

Discuss the current issues in renal nursing such as the significant roles of community nurse and the future trends of renal nursing.

 

• DURATION

6 months

 

• TIME COMMITMENT

2-4 hours per week

 

• PACE

Self-paced

 

• SUBJECT

Professional Certificate in Renal Nursing.

 

• COURSE LANGUAGE

English

 

• DELIVERY

Presentations, videos, online communication with coordinator, online activities

 

• CREDITS

15