AdvDip(CPD) Kidney Disease HE7 20 Credits

Program Overview

This 20-credit Advanced Diploma in Kidney Disease is designed for registered nurses working with kidney patients. It provides an in-depth understanding of kidney disease, its clinical care, and management plans. The program incorporates blended learning, case-based learning, and simulation suites, taught by experienced faculty. Upon completion, graduates will receive an Advanced Diploma in Continuing Professional Development qualification in Kidney Disease.

Program Outline

AdvDip(CPD) Kidney Disease HE7 20 Credits (NMC registrants) Program Details:

Degree Overview:

This course is designed for registered nurses who are already working with patients with kidney disease. The program is ideal for those specializing in caring for kidney failure patients in hospital or primary care settings.

Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of renal anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and management.
• Gain knowledge of the relationship between kidney disease and related comorbid conditions, such as heart failure and diabetes mellitus.
• Develop skills in interpreting key investigations, including biochemical tests, calcium and bone metabolism, full blood count and anemia, blood gases, renal imaging techniques, and the role of a renal biopsy.
• Reflect on personal clinical experiences and apply them to patient care.
• Understand the specific needs of patients with kidney disease who are terminally ill.

Assessment:

• Summative Assessments:
• In-class multiple-choice question assessment.
• Case-based written assignment.
• Formative Assessments:
• In-class assessments.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Blended learning approach.
• Case-based learning.
• Keynote lectures.
• Self-directed learning.
• Simulation suites.
• Faculty:
• Dedicated academic team with extensive health and social care experience.
• Faculty members are engaged in highly relevant research.

Careers:

• This course offers academic progression in the specialist field of advanced clinical practice in kidney disease.

Other:

• The course is designed to fit in with busy home and working lives.
• The course encourages the development of skills, values, and behaviors sought by employers, including action planning, personal impact and confidence, self-awareness, social and ethical responsibility, problem-solving, initiative, and communication skills.
• The University of Bolton has been offering high-quality courses designed to meet the health and social care sector's needs for over 30 years.
• The course curriculum is reviewed regularly to ensure it includes and applies contemporary theories.
• Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive the Advanced Diploma of Continuing Professional Development qualification in Kidney Disease worth 20 credits at Level HE7.