Program Overview
The Fundamentals of Renal Care - Level 6 is a CPD module for healthcare professionals working in renal care. Delivered online through Moodle and Zoom, it enhances knowledge and skills in renal care management, emphasizing prevention, early detection, self-management, and the importance of holistic patient-centered care. The module is led by an experienced Nurse Lecturer and draws on the expertise of the Nephrology community, providing a supportive learning environment for students.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Fundamentals of Renal Care - Level 6 is a continuing professional development (CPD) module designed for healthcare professionals working in various practice settings, including primary and secondary care. The module aims to enhance knowledge and skills in renal care, providing a deeper understanding of managing patients with renal care needs and enabling the delivery of holistic renal care.
Objectives:
The module's learning outcomes include:
- Demonstrating knowledge of normal renal physiology and the pathophysiological dysfunction associated with renal disease.
- Recognizing the psychosocial impact of renal disease and its treatment, emphasizing the importance of providing holistic care.
- Justifying the importance of self-management for renal patients, considering theories and concepts of behavioral change.
- Demonstrating knowledge of ethico-legal principles underpinning renal care and the importance of providing person-centered care.
- Reflecting on the role of the healthcare professional within the inter-professional team in providing care aligned with current research, national and international guidelines, and standards.
Outline:
Module Outline:
The module is delivered entirely online through Moodle, the university's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), and Zoom. A reflective approach is adopted throughout, allowing students to appraise their own practice. Online discussion forums facilitate exploration of issues relevant to patients with renal care needs, promoting sharing and collaborative learning among learners with diverse experiences and viewpoints. The course is grounded in national and international standards to promote high-quality, evidence-based care for renal patients.
Topics:
- Anatomy and physiology of the renal system
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Established Renal Failure
- Prevention and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dialysis and Transplantation
- Complications and supportive renal care
- Psychosocial renal care and quality of life issues
- Ethical issues in renal care
- Self-management in renal impairment
- Guidelines & Standards supporting renal care
Assessment:
Assessment Strategy:
- A 3000-word essay: Students self-select a case study based on a patient/client they have cared for from their area of practice and critique the management of the patient/client in line with current research. The module is led by Christine Daley-Fennell, a Nurse Lecturer for the School with over 20 years of experience working in various clinical and management capacities within the NHS and overseas. She has extensive experience as a Renal Specialist Nurse and Renal Lecturer Practitioner, developing and delivering Renal Nursing courses nationally and internationally. The course draws on the knowledge and experience of experts from the wider Nephrology community, providing a supportive learning environment for students.
- "The course was well organized and structured."
- "The Teaching faculty was very supportive."
- "Through the topics discussed, it helped me to become an effective health practitioner."
- "It was great hearing from specialist nurses."
Other:
Flexibility:
The flexibility associated with online learning allows students to study at their own pace in the comfort of their own home.
Entry Requirements:
- Hold current registration with a healthcare professional body in your country of practice.
- Be computer literate and have access to a computer or mobile device with internet access. However, material changes may be necessary due to significant disruption or in response to COVID-19. Applicants and students will be informed of any such changes as soon as possible.
