Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Epidemiology 
4. Etiology 
5. Pathophysiology 
6. Clinical signs and symptoms 
7. Diagnosis and assessment  
   1. Blood studies 
   2. Urine studies 
   3. Novel biomarkers 
   4. Ultrasonography 
   5. CT scan 
   6. Radionuclide studies 
   7. Kidney biopsy 
8. Treatment 
   1. Planning for kidney failure 
   2. Kidney replacement therapy modalities 
   3. Kidney transplant timing 
   4. Kidney transplant surgery 
   5. Kidney transplant outcomes 
   6. Dialysis 
   7. Planning for dialysis 
   8. Dialysis initiation 
9. Prognosis 
10. Research in ESRD 
11. Nursing care of clients with ESRD 
12. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Outline the epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of pediatric end stage renal disease (ESRD). 
2. Classify the signs and symptoms of ESRD in pediatric clients. 
3. Summarize the types of treatment for pediatric ESRD.  

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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