Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course

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Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Course Expires February 9, 2027
Credits: 25
Accreditations: CDR
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Earn 25 CPEs while increasing knowledge of prevention and management of chronic kidney disease, its complications and comorbidities.

When you purchase this course, the Nutrition Updates for Chronic Kidney Disease & the Role of Plant-Based Diets webinar will be automatically added to your cart—completely FREE!

The required reading for this course is a comprehensive resource that can help clinicians learn and apply strategies related to prevention and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications and comorbidities. The required reading is consistent with the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Clinical Practice Guideline for Nutrition in CKD: 2020 Update, and other pertinent evidence based clinical practice guidelines. The content of the required reading includes but is not limited to comprehensive patient assessment, complications of CKD (malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, mineral and bone disorders, anemia), clinical recommendation including treatment targets and nutrient prescriptions, and special considerations for care of the elderly and other specific populations.

This course is suitable for nutrition professionals who are new to the area of chronic kidney disease as well as those who need a refresher that combines well-researched, practical information. The course uses a case-study based exam to assess the reader’s knowledge and understanding of the content and their ability to apply it to clinical practice.

Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options” simply choose “CPE Test Only ” to purchase the CPE Self-Study Program.

After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:

  1. Integrate relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models for management of kidney disease.
  2. Interpret and apply evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of patients with kidney disease.
  3. Select valid and reliable tools to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients with kidney disease.
  4. Recommend biochemical tests and reviews results to support diagnoses and plans of care for patients with kidney disease.

This course is intended for: RDNs

CDR Activity Number: 181352   Self Study Activity Type: 720 Printed

CPE Level: 2

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

  • 4.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
  • 8.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based literature and standards for determining nutritional needs of target audiences.
  • 10.2.1 Selects valid and reliable tools to conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments.
  • 10.2.8 Recommends biochemical tests and reviews results to support diagnoses and plans of care.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

The answer to Test Your Knowledge is “b. confusion or psychosis.”

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: Pocket Guide to Nutrition Assessment of the Patient with Kidney Disease. 6th edition.

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

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The required reading for this course is a primary reference and study material for renal dietitians seeking to take the Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition exam due to the comprehensive nature of the book. This CPE course allows for a complete review of the material.
- Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Nadia Marzella, MS, RDN, CSR, LD
This would make a great CPE program because this information is utilized on a daily basis when working in the world of dialysis. Much of this information could be utilized inpatient and in ICU settings as well. This program will be very helpful for those looking to learn more about the nutritional care of a patient with kidney disease or those looking to further their knowledge and build upon their existing skills in the renal field!
- Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Lauren Begnel, RD, CSR, LD
Nutrition and kidney disease can be a complex topic to learn for the new or more experienced registered dietitian nutritionist. This CPE program is an excellent resource because it makes use of a comprehensive resource and breaks down the information into manageable and applicable steps with nutrition care of this patient population.
- Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment and Management Course
Stacey Phillips, MS, RD

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