Module 11 of Kidney School provides information about how chronic kidney disease affects sexuality and fertility in both men and women. This module offers tips and suggestions that may help patients address the issue of intimacy in their relationships. There’s also a special section about how to approach the unique needs of children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease. 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 managing this chronic condition.
Objectives
After taking this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the potential impact of kidney failure on body image.
- Identify conditions and medications that may affect male or female sexuality.
- Explain why pregnancy is high-risk in a woman with kidney failure, and what can be done to increase the chance of having a healthy baby.
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.
