Learn basic information about the treatment options for renal failure, pros & cons of each, the lifestyle implications of treatment choice, and the importance of the patient’s role in choosing a treatment. This module emphasizes the benefits of more dialysis and availability of home treatment options. The purpose of Kidney School CE courses is to educate renal professionals about the medical and psychosocial impacts of end-stage renal disease, as well as patients’ experience of coping with this chronic condition.
Objectives
After taking this course, participants will be able to:
- List the four treatment options for ESRD
- Describe the peritoneal dialysis process
- Describe the hemodialysis process (in-center and home)
- Describe the transplantation process and identify two sources of kidneys for transplant
Audience
This course is for: Nurses
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 31 October 2024
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.
