Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease: Assessment, Management & Treatment Strategies – Carla J. Moschella

Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease: Assessment, Management & Treatment Strategies – Carla J. Moschella

Many healthcare professionals are intimidated by the complexity of chronic kidney disease and confused by the management strategies that come along with it…and with a high rate of non-compliance from patients and their families, it can often feel like an uphill battle.

But it doesn’t have to be this way!

In this online course, you will gain a deeper understanding of all aspects of kidney function and disease treatments that you can apply to your clinical practice immediately, with special attention to:

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Hypertension
• The Kidneys and Diabetes
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Kidney Disease & Nutrition
• End-Stage Renal disease

With the latest information on causes, complications, medications and dietary recommendations for kidney complications, you will be leading your patients to the best possible outcomes.

Here’s what this intensive online course covers:

Module 1: Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease

• Assessing kidney function
• Urinalysis
• Proteinuria, Glucosuria & Hematuria
• Urine Sediment
• Hypertension
• ACE Inhibitors

Module 2: Chronic Kidney Disease 

• Kidney Imaging Studies
• Renal Artery Stenosis
• Hypertension Nephrosclerosis
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Diabetic Nephropathy
• ADPKD
• Tubulointerstitial Diseases

Module 3: Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease 

• Stages 1 – 5
• Anemia
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Case Studies

Module 4: Acute Kidney Injury

• Pre & Post-renal Acute Kidney Injury
• Intrinsic Kidney Injury
• Acute Tubular Necrosis
• Glomerulonephritis
• Lupus Nephritis

Module 5: Renal Replacement Therapy

• Dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Transplant