Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is organized by Ausmed Education Pty Ltd.

Last updated: 23 Jul 2024
Published: 22 Jul 2024
Due for review: 30 Jul 2026

Description:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition with potentially life-threatening consequences if undetected and untreated.

This Ausmed Course equips learners with essential best practices for early detection and effective management of CKD, helping at-risk individuals and those already affected improve their quality of life.

Key information and graphics featured throughout this course were adapted with permission from Kidney Health Australia, according to their Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in Primary Care handbook (5th edition).

What you'll learn:

• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the kidney.
• Define CKD and identify major risk factors.
• Explain best-practice screening methods for the early detection of CKD.
• List best-practice CKD assessment and management strategies according to CKD staging criteria.
• Identify the nursing implications for people with and at risk of CKD.

Topics:

• Renal
• Enrolled Nurses
• Urology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• General Practice
• Chronic Illness
• Graduate
• Clinical Assessment
• Medications
• Diagnostic Tools
• Preventative Health
• Primary Health