Medical Nursing - Renal and Urinary Conditions
A four week online tutored CPD course with Charlotte Fennell and Sophie McMurrough
Following completion of the tutored course, you now have unlimited lifetime access to the learning resources. These are provided for future reference only, and no further CPD hours may be claimed for reviewing the materials.
Week 1
Acute Kidney Injury
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Describe the functional anatomy of the kidney
- Understand and assess the origin of azotaemia in dogs and cats
- Break down the terminology and pathophysiology of an acute kidney injury
- Appreciate the clinical signs and tips on differentiating between AKI and CKD renal biomarkers and the importance of urinalysis for assessing renal function
- Understand the nursing care that accompanies an AKI patient, including ins and outs, fluid therapy and the importance of bodyweight
- Design a treatment plan for an AKI patient, including an in depth understanding of why we perform each task
Week 2
The Blocked Cat
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand predisposing factors to the blocked feline patient
- Recognise the most common clinical signs and presentation of these cases
- Understand and be able to perform the initial diagnostic procedures commonly performed
- Recognise the hyperkalaemic patient and understand the treatment required
- Demonstrate an understanding of the treatment options available for these cases
- Identify different types of urinary catheters used in feline patients
- Explain the nursing considerations of these patients
Week 3
Chronic Kidney Disease
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the difference between CKD and AKI
- Discuss the clinical signs, why they manifest and what we can do to provide supportive treatment to the CKD patient
- Talk about the laboratory findings including electrolytes and how/when we should intervene
- Break down urinalysis and what it can tell us
- Understand the pathology behind hypertension in CKD patients, the side effects and how to achieve accurate measurements
- Identify useful nurse clinic tips for CKD patients
Week 4
Laboratory Diagnostics in Renal and Urinary Patients
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Recognise the common haematological, biochemical and electrolyte changes seen in patients with renal disease
- Understand the International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) staging for chronic kidney disease
- Explain the three key components of a urinalysis
- Describe the classifications of proteinuria and understand possible underlying causes
- Identify urinary crystals via microscopy
- Understand external laboratory diagnostics to include: symmetric dimethylarginine and urine culture
- Localise azotaemia in canine and feline patients
Renal and Urinary Tract Conditions
Course progress
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