This course benefits nurses who would like to work in Renal or Intensive Care Units, and those who have just started to work in those Units.
The course covers:
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-base Problems
Nursing Assessment and Taking Nursing History in Nephrology
Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Management of Acute and Chronic Renal Failure, Glomerulonephritis
Renal Replacement Therapy Nursing Management of Patients having Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis (IPD & CAPD, APD) and Renal Transplant
Nursing Management of CAVH / CVVH, CAVHD, Plasmaperesis
Psychosocial Aspects of Renal Disorders
Client and Relative Education
Water Treatment System
Recent Development in Dialysers; HD/PD
Assessment will be based on attendance, case study, 2 weeks Clinical placement