Theoretical Concepts in Renal Care

On successful completion of the Level 6 module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate application of in depth knowledge and understanding of the renal anatomy and its relationship to the physiology of normal renal function, pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and relate this to patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the psychosocial implications of renal impairment and the effects of treatment modalities on patient care delivery.
• Challenge existing practice and initiate change in the light of current evidence, through inter professional collaboration and reflect on your role as a renal care practitioner in enhancing patient care delivery.
• Effectively disseminate best practice and critical insights gained from the module to peers and colleagues to improve future practice.

On successful completion of the Level 7 module, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate systemic understanding of the renal anatomy and its relationship to the physiology of normal renal function, pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and relate this to patient care delivery.
• Critically explore the psychosocial implications of renal impairment and the effects of treatment modalities and their impact on patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills and evidence based knowledge by challenging existing practice and initiating innovative change, through inter professional collaboration to ensure effective standards of renal care practice.
• Critically analyse relevant evidence based research to effectively evaluate best practice for optimum renal care and improvement of future practice.

A variety of methods will be deployed including keynote lectures, case studies, group discussion, student reflection on practice, active participation, seminar presentations, viva workshops, scenario based discussions, learning in practice, problem solving, directed learning, group and individual tutorials.

• Applicants wishing to undertake at level 6 are required to have 120 level 5 credits
• Applicants wishing to undertake at level 7 will normally have completed a first degree or have at least 60 credits at level 6.
• You should be working in an appropriate area of practice that facilitates your practice development in renal care.
• You would normally be in clinical contact with patients for at least two days per week.