Master Dialysis and End-Stage Renal Failure Management

Join UCL for a comprehensive three-day course on dialysis and end-stage renal failure, organized by the UCL Department of Renal Medicine.

This in-person event will be held at a conference venue in central London.

Registration:

Please note that registration will close on 21June 2025

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Learning: From the basics to the latest developments in dialysis and renal failure management.
• Practical Application: Apply the skills learned to improve patient care in your everyday practice.

Who Should Attend:

• Specialist registrars in kidney medicine
• Healthcare professionals involved in managing chronic kidney failure

Course Content:

Day One:

• Management of CKD anaemia
• Slowing progression of chronic kidney disease
• Dialysis initiation and principles
• Home dialysis programmes
• Mineral bone disorders
• Vascular access
• Nutrition in dialysis patients
• Convection techniques
• Personal history of dialysis

Day Two:

• Technical aspects of dialysis
• Dialysis adequacy and volume management
• Challenging dialysis scenarios
• Practical haemodialysis prescribing
• Complications of dialysis
• Renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury

Day Three:

• Basics and access in PD (Peritoneal Dialysis)
• Fluid management and complications in PD
• Managing chronic kidney failure symptoms
• Surgery in encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis
• Dialysis in older people
• Mini debate on PD as a short-term treatment option

Teaching and Structure:

• Attend one, two, or all three days.
• Interactive sessions with opportunities to ask questions and discuss clinical cases.

Certificates and Accreditation:

• CPD credit to be confirmed by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain a practical understanding of dialysis therapy and end-stage renal failure management.
• Review basic theory and latest clinical developments.
• Identify clinical and technical skills for modern dialysis programmes.

Contact:

Please get in touch if you have any questions about the course or booking a place.

Email:  Med.Cfnevents@ucl.ac.uk

Tel:  +44 (0)20 8016 8264

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in renal medicine!