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An advanced online educational resource initiated by the Department of Health, CKD Forum of the British Renal Society, focusing on the recent reclassification of Chronic Kidney Disease and changes through the recently issued QOF and CKD NICE guidance.
The resource includes detailed information in the following areas:
- CKD – Why it has become an important issue – Epidemiology, NEOERICA, NHANES, increase in RRT population and the cost of RRT
- Causes of CKD – Diabetes, hypertension, obstruction and infection
- Medicines Management – pharmacology and modes of action
- Management of Hypertension – approach to lowering BP, Proteinuria, antihypertensive strategy, ACE inhibitors and ARBs
- Nutrition – healthy eating, malnutrition and weight management in CKD
- What to tell patients – Self management, self monitoring and referral
- Primary care – QOF, when to refer, management plans in primary care
Each section is presented in an easy to use and engaging manner, populated throughout with illustrations and videos, underpinned with a cross-referenced glossary.
The resource can be used freely as a reference tool, with a CKD Educational Training Certificate available for a small administration fee. Please click on the green ‘Click here to register now’ button for further information on the various levels of CKD Educational Training Certificate offered.
Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from BMS, Sanofi-Aventis and Roche Products. The sponsors have had no involvement or control over the scope or content of this tool, neither have they had any review of the final output contained on the website.
Why use this resource:
- It will help you to maximise QOF points and implement NICE guidelines
- You can receive a CKD Educational Training Certificate
- It may be used by GPs or practice nurses
- The resource is fully up to date and peer reviewed
- It is engaging and simple to use
Background
With the reclassification of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in 2006 and its addition into the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) there has been much demand for education for GPs and practice nurses.
What’s new?
As you may be aware, QOF has recently changed to encompass new indicators and NICE have released its first CKD guidelines.
Cost
This resource is free to use as a reference tool. Certificates at different levels are available for a small administration fee. There is no fee for a certificate if you have a promotional code. Further details on costs, as well how to use your promotional code, can be viewed here.
The key to good management of CKD in primary care is to develop understanding of the principles behind the guidelines. This resource provides authoritative and up-to-date education, tailored to the needs of the primary care MDT
National Clinical Director for Kidney Services
