Module 8 — Clinical conditions and investigation
Renal Function, CKD, AKI and Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Health
Interpret renal function in clinical context and understand the impact of medicines on renal health.
- 1 hour
- Live online or organisational delivery
What the module covers
- Measures of renal function and their limitations
- Chronic kidney disease in clinical context
- Recognition and considerations in acute kidney injury
- Cardio-renal-metabolic relationships
- Medicines that affect renal function and monitoring implications
Learning outcomes
- Interpret renal function results within the clinical context
- Describe the relationship between renal, cardiac and metabolic health
- Recognise situations requiring review, monitoring or escalation
How learning is applied
Learning is applied through case-based interpretation and discussion of medicines review decisions.
Intended audience
Pharmacists and healthcare professionals developing clinical assessment, reasoning, prescribing or governance capability.
Enquire about Renal Function, CKD, AKI and Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Health
Commission this module on its own or as part of the complete ACP Clinical Practice Development Programme.