This micro-credential provides you with comprehensive information about the renal system, and the care and management of patients with kidney disease including prevalence, incidence and risk factors. Throughout the micro-credential you will explore treatment modalities used to manage acute kidney injury to end-stage kidney disease and the associated nursing care for these patients. Case studies are provided throughout with links to multiple sources of evidence-based research. You are encouraged to reflect on your nursing practice in the care of patients with kidney disease as you progress through the micro-credential.
This micro-credential aims to meet the needs of healthcare professionals who care for renal patients/clients in a variety of settings including hospital, rural and remote area based services and community health. Students will obtain general knowledge of evidence-based practice to enable them to provide adequate care of a renal patient within any treatment modality.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and certificate of completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsThere are no specific entry requirements, however, students enrolling in this micro-credential should work in the healthcare profession.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
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Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their continuing professional development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
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Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.