Module 12 of Kidney School explains the importance of participation in day-to-day activities for those with kidney disease. This module describes how exercise, good sleep habits and other activities can improve the quality of life of people on dialysis. The purpose of Kidney School Continuing Education courses is to enable the learner to better understand the medical and psychosocial impacts of end stage kidney disease, as well as patients’ experience of coping with this chronic condition.
Objectives
After taking this course, participants will be able to:
- List 4 common reasons for fatigue in people with CKD.
- Describe types of sleep problems that commonly occur in CKD.
- List 3 benefits CKD patients can gain from exercise or activity.
Audience
Nurses and Dialysis Technicians
Contact Hour Approval
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by Medical Education Institute, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP-17088, for 1 contact hour.
Accreditation for this course expires October 31, 2026.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to determine if these CE contact hours will be accepted by a particular licensing organization.
About Kidney School
All content for Kidney School is developed by Medical Education Institute and reviewed by a multidisciplinary team of experts and patients. Kidney School does not endorse any products, and use of Kidney School does not replace a patient’s need to talk with a healthcare professional about individual healthcare concerns and treatment options.
The Kidney School CE Planning Committee members are: Catherine G. Cox, RN, BSN, MS, Dori Schatell, MS, and Beth Witten, MSW, LSCSW.
Conflicts of interest
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
