Heart Foundation
Heart Foundation Course
Cardio-Renal Nurse Training Program
A five-week Cardio - Renal Course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide dialysis treatment and efficient care to renal patients.
At the end of the course, participants should be able:
  • To discuss the principles of Hemodialysis/Peritoneal dialysis/CRRT;
  • To operate hemodialysis machine/cycler/reprocessing machine and water system;
  • To practice infection control in dialysis setting;
  • To identify the renal patient needs based on a comprehensive assessment;
  • To discuss the duties and responsibilities of a dialysis nurse;
  • To formulate a nursing care plan based on the needs identified.
 
Last Modified: April 13, 2010