Stand Alone Module

Theoretical Concepts in Renal Care

30 Credits

Duration:: 20 Weeks
Start Dates:: September and February
Attendance:: 20 study days over 20 week period
Venue:: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Hammersmith Hospital site
Cost:: Available on request

Key Contact:: Anastasia Lawrence
Tel:: 020 83831000 ext 35243
Email:: anastasia.lawrence@imperial.nhs.uk

Is this course suitable for me?

This 30 credit module is suitable for health care practitioners providing care for patients within
a renal care setting. It will further enhance your development in the academic and professional
knowledge and skills in renal care and help to promote an ethos of continuing independent learning

Overview

This short 30 credit theoretical module is developed and offered by Imperial College Healthcare
NHS Trust with accreditation from Buckinghamshire New University. It can be accessed as a
stand-alone module, to be awarded 30 credits and a Certificate in The Theoretical Concepts in
Renal Care Module.

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of renal impairment and provide evidence-based, holistic care to patients within the renal care environment. It will further enhance the role of the renal practitioners through the development of skills of critical analysis and problem solving required to promote quality care and improved clinical outcomes.

Content

• Renal Anatomy and its relationship to the physiology of normal renal function and pathophysiology of renal dysfunction.
• All aspects of Chronic Kidney Disease from diagnosis through to end stage renal
disease and the different renal replacement therapies available
• Overview of Renal diseases and other related diseases associated with renal failure, their care and the medical and nursing management
• Psychological and psychosocial implications of renal failure for patients
• Current local and national guidelines such as Renal Association Clinical Practice Guidelines, Renal National Service Frameworks, Clinical Governance in the provision of renal specialist care
• Student case study and renal disease presentation

What will I learn?

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

1. 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.

2. Critically explore the psychosocial implications of renal impairment and the effects of treatment modalities and their impact on patient care delivery.

3. 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.

4. Effectively disseminate best practice and critical insights gained from the module to peers and colleagues to improve future practice.

The 30 credits gained from this module can also be used towards a ‘Top Up’ Degree by enrolling
on the BSc (Hons) Health Care Practice as delivered by Buckinghamshire New University.
In order to complete this degree you can automatically transfer these credits on enrolment
within a two year period, otherwise application through the University’s CATs Committee will apply.

Knowledge and skills framework (KSF)

This module will address elements of the following KSF’s dimensions: Communication; Personal
and people development; Heath safety and security; Service improvement; Quality, Equality and
diversity; Health & Well being (1 – 8)

Teaching and learning

A variety of strategies will be employed including; lead lectures, case studies, group discussion,
student reflection on practice, active participation, seminar presentations, scenario based
discussions, learning in practice and problem solving.

Entry requirements

• Registered health care professional with 120 level 5 credits
• The student should be working in an appropriate area of practice that facilitates their practice development in renal care.
• The student would normally be in clinical contact with patients for at least two days per week.

How to make an application

We hope to have a fully on-line application system shortly, but in the meantime, to apply for a course, please download and print these forms, completing them fully and posting back to the address below.

Mike Thomson

Student Recruitment Officer

Bucks New University

106 Oxford Road

Uxbridge

UB8 1NA

If you are unable to view the forms, please click here to download a free version of adobe reader.

Alternatively, if you call us on 01494 603 171 or email ask@bucks.ac.uk we can post you a hard copy application pack.

Students funded by the NHS or other employer

If the cost of your course is being funded by your employer, please contact your education lead or manager for guidance as to how they would prefer you to make an application.