Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: Arming Clinicians With Meaningful Solutions

Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease: Arming Clinicians With Meaningful Solutions is organized by National Kidney Foundation (NKF).

Course Opens: 06/28/2019
Course Expires: 06/28/2020

Available Credit:
• 0.50 AANP and ANCC Pharmacology
• 1.50 ACPE Contact Hours
• 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
• 1.50 ANCC Nurse Contact Hours
• 1.50 ASWB Continuing Education Clock Hours
• 0.50 ANCC Pharmacology
• 1.50 Attendance
• 1.50 Category I Credit for Physician Assistants
• 1.50 CDR CPEUs

Description:
This program will address the clinical challenge of preventing and treating anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Faculty discuss factors that contribute to the pathogenesis, as well as the symptoms, risks, and outcomes associated with CKD-related anemia. The program will also explore current and emerging strategies for managing anemia in patients with CKD.

Learning Objectives:
After participation in this activity, learners will be better able to:
• Explain the pathophysiology and associated symptoms, risks, and outcomes of CKD-related anemia
• Apply treatment modalities for anemia in patients with CKD
• Recognize the potential role for emerging strategies to manage anemia in CKD