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After completing this course, you will be able to

Screen for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in at-risk populations
Diagnose and stage chronic kidney disease
Manage complications of chronic kidney disease such as anemia, metabolic acidosis, and electrolyte abnormalities
Slow progression of chronic kidney disease with use of RAAS antagonism, SGLT2 inhibition, MRAs, blood pressure control, and managing risk factors
Explain age-related changes in renal function, the mechanism of age-associated CKD, and electrolyte disorders in the elderly
Discuss management of kidney failure

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Chapter 1

Chronic kidney disease

This chapter covers how aging affects kidney function, how to diagnose chronic kidney disease, and how staging CKD is crucial to managing the disease correctly.

10 lessons

23m 46s

Chronic kidney disease intro

20s

Defining chronic kidney disease

2m 6s

Diagnosing chronic kidney disease

4m 6s

Ordering additional diagnostic tests

2m 53s

Staging chronic kidney disease

2m 20s

Evaluating chronic kidney disease

4m 8s

Identifying age-related kidney changes

1m 29s

Handling early chronic kidney disease

2m 28s

Managing late chronic kidney disease

3m 56s

Chronic kidney disease quiz

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Chapter 2

Progression of chronic kidney disease

Learn how CKD progresses and master different treatment options for slowing the advancement of the disease.

7 lessons

15m 23s

Progression of chronic kidney disease intro

23s

Recognizing the risks

2m 13s

Mastering the pathophysiology

3m 13s

Predicting progression

2m 25s

Preventing progression

4m 1s

Managing blood pressure and other risk factors

3m 8s

Progression of chronic kidney disease quiz

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Chapter 3

Complications of chronic kidney disease

In this chapter, you will review CKD complications, including cardiovascular disease, anemia, metabolic acidosis, electrolyte abnormalities, and water retention.

10 lessons

32m 34s

Complications of chronic kidney disease intro

24s

Linking cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases

3m 1s

Achieving blood pressure targets

4m 5s

Addressing anemia

4m 59s

Managing bone and mineral metabolism

4m 53s

Controlling metabolic acidosis

1m 46s

Dealing with malnutrition

4m 27s

Handling sodium and water retention

4m 9s

Treating hyperkalemia

4m 50s

Complications of chronic kidney disease quiz

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Chapter 4

Management of advanced chronic kidney disease

Learn the roles of the different professionals involved in the management of advanced CKD cases. Educate your patients and discuss the need for kidney replacement therapy.

6 lessons

11m 3s

Management of advanced chronic kidney disease intro

18s

Identifying acute kidney injury

3m 20s

Teaming up to manage chronic kidney disease

2m 59s

Predicting the need for dialysis

3m 57s

Management of advanced chronic kidney disease quiz

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Chronic Kidney Disease Essentials outro

29s

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Teachers of this course

Daphne H. Knicely, MD MEHP

Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine and UVA Dialysis Physician Lead for Home Therapies.

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Nora Drenaline

Nephrology

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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Chronic kidney disease

Progression of chronic kidney disease

Complications of chronic kidney disease

Management of advanced chronic kidney disease

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners