Don't miss this great opportunity and become an expert professional in Nephrology and Dialysis Nursingthanks to this complete Hybrid Master's Degree that TECH brings to you"

The nursing staff has become indispensable in the care of the chronic renal patient, in renal replacement therapy or with kidney transplantation. These professionals are in charge of closely monitoring risk factors and renal progression, immunology, genetics, histopathology and study techniques and stratification of this class of patients. For this reason, nurses must constantly keep up to date with the latest guidelines and protocols for nephrology and dialysis care. In addition, they must possess a holistic mastery of the technologies that today facilitate their tasks, as well as the treatment of the patients they must provide. Likewise, new information technologies have posed a superlative challenge for this class of healthcare experts, who are expected to manage some of the patient care through digital tools.

TECH has identified all these needs and, in response, has created this innovative academic program based on a blended learning mode of study. The degree consists of two well-defined educational moments. In the first one, the Nephrology and Dialysis Nursing student will delve into the renal functions and the variants that cause their deterioration. Through these contents, students will be able to prevent risk factors that may appear in patients supervised by them under renal care therapies. They will also analyze the role of the nursing staff and their work protocols during the extraction of organs for transplantation and the subsequent approach to people treated with this type of procedure. These subjects will be available on a 100% learning platform without restrictive schedules or continuous evaluation chronograms.

At the end of this pedagogical stage, TECH has foreseen the development of practical skills in its students through an intensive on-site stay. This modality of studies will take place in a first level medical institution, in 8-hour shifts, from Monday to Friday, for 3 weeks. In these institutions, the student will exchange with leading experts in this health sector and will have the personalized guidance of an assistant tutor.

You will have access to a library of multimedia resources 7 days a week, 24 hours a day"

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Nephrology and Dialysis Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by nursing professionals with expertise in intensive care and university professors with extensive experience in the critical patient 
• Its graphic, schematic and practical contents provide scientific and assistance information on those medical disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Recommendations on life support maneuvers; critical care in patients with neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory disorders; care of the severe trauma patient in intensive care, pharmacology and transport in the critically ill patient, etc
• Comprehensive systematized action plans for the main pathologies in the intensive care unit. in the intensive care unit 
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques in critical patients
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies 
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in Intensive Care Nursing 
• All of this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is available from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Furthermore, you will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best hospital centers

In addition to the theoretical preparation, you will have the luxury of a 3-week intensive stay where you will acquire all the necessary skills to grow personally and professionally"

This Master's program, which has a professionalizing nature and Communication Management blended learning modality, is aimed at updating For Nursing professionals who perform their functions in aesthetic units, and who require a high level of qualification. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a didactic way to integrate theoretical knowledge into nursing practice, and the theoretical-practical elements will facilitate the up-to-date of knowledge and allow decision making in patient management.

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education program to learn in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this reason, the student will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field of Intensive Care units who also have extensive teaching experience.

What you study is very important, but knowing how to put it into practice your objective. Take advantage of this opportunity and become a true expert in Nephrology and Dialysis Nursing"

Up-to-date your knowledge through the Hybrid Master's Degree in a theoretical and practical way and adapted to your needs and professional interests"

This degree is distinguished from others in the academic market by its innovative educational curriculum. It includes the main Palliative Care that a nursing professional should provide to chronic renal patients. At the same time, it delves into the activity guidelines of these healthcare personnel when caring for transplant patients and their donors. It also discusses the psychological support that nurses should provide to patients and families during the dialysis process. All these theoretical contents will be available on a 100% online learning platform and as a complement to the assimilation of knowledge, the student will have access to various multimedia resources such as infographics, videos and interactive summaries.

The theoretical part of this program is not subject to pre-established schedules or timetables so that you can self-manage your progress on an individualized basis"

Module 1. Advanced in Kidney Disease

1.1. Latest Information on Renal Disease

1.1.1. Kidney Structure and Function
1.1.2. Uremic Toxins
1.1.3. Hydroelectrolyte Balance and Acid-Base Balance
1.1.4. Hydration Disorders
1.1.5. Acid-base Balance Disorders: Acidosis, Alkalosis
1.1.6. Potassium Disorders: Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia
1.1.7. Conceptual Basis of Renal Pathology
1.1.8. General Apects in Nursing Care of Patients with Renal Pathology

1.2. Prevention of Renal Failure Advancing

1.2.1. Definition and Risk Factors of CKD
1.2.2. Evaluation, Diagnosis and Stratification
1.2.3. Diagnosis and Management of Proteinuria
1.2.4. Hygiene and Medication Management of Hypertensive Patients
1.2.5. Strategies to Promote Self-Care
1.2.6. Comorbility Management
1.2.7. Prevention and Progression of CKD in a Diabetic Patient

1.3. Renal Pathologies

1.3.1. Urinary Function Disorders: Proteinuria, Hematuria, Azotemia, Oliguria
1.3.2. Nephritis
1.3.3. Nephrotic Syndrome
1.3.4. Urinary Infection
1.3.5. Renal Lithiasis
1.3.6. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Thrombocytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
1.3.7. Primary Glomerulonephritis
1.3.8. Nephropathies of Systemic Diseases
1.3.9. Interstitial and Toxic Nephropathies
1.3.10 Renal Vasculopathies
1.3.11 Congenital and Hereditary Diseases
1.3.12 Arterial Hypertension and Organ Repercussions
1.3.13 Diabetes and the Kidneys
1.3.14 Pregnancy and the Kidneys
1.3.15 Polycystic Kidney Disease
1.3.16 Types of Kidney Failure and the Associated Complications
1.3.17 General Apects in Nursing Care of Patients with Renal Pathology

1.4. Methods of Examination in Nephrology

1.4.1. Semiology and Physical Examination
1.4.2. Inspection
1.4.3. Palpitation
1.4.4. Auscultation
1.4.5. Imaging Techniques
1.4.6. Intravenous Urography
1.4.7. Renal Arteriography
1.4.8. Ultrasound
1.4.9. Gammagraphy
1.4.10 Urine Study
1.4.11 Urinary Sediment Analysis
1.4.12 Evaluation of Renal Function: Urea, Creatinine and Clearance
1.4.13 Osmolality and Functional Tests
1.4.14 Renal Biops
1.4.15 Protocol and Technique Procedure
1.4.16 Renal Patient Management in Emergencies

1.5. Pharmacokinetics in Kidney Failure 

1.5.1. Absorption
1.5.2. Distribution
1.5.3. Metabolism
1.5.4. Elimination
1.5.5. Dosage Adjustment

Module 2. Pre-Dialysis

2.1. Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (ACKD) Consultation

2.1.1. Medical Treatment
2.1.2. Nutrition in Predialysis Program and SelfCare Patients
2.1.3. Treatment Choice for Kidney Replacement
2.1.4. Assessment of Social, Family and Cultural Situation of the Patient

2.2.  Role of Nurses in Decision-Making in Replacement Kidney Treatment

2.2.1. Assessment of Possible Vascular Accesses
2.2.2. Assessment of Availability of the Patient for Peritoneal Dialysis
2.2.3. Importance of Carer on Decision-Making
2.2.4. General and Specific Nursing Care in Pre-Dialysis

Module 3. Renal Function Replacement Therapy: Hemodialysis

3.1. Hemodialysis

3.1.1. History and Current Status
3.1.2. Evolution

3.2. The Physiology of Hemodialysis

3.2.1. Dissemination
3.2.2. UF
3.2.3. Convection
3.2.4. Convention
3.2.5. Urea Kinetics

3.3. Dialysis Liquids

3.3.1. Introduction
3.3.2. Water Treatment
3.3.3. Methods of Water Treatment
3.3.4. Quality Control of Water
3.3.5. The Water Treatment Plant. Types, Characteristics, Controls, Problems

3.4. Dialyzers

3.4.1. Definition, Characteristics, Formats
3.4.2. Types of Membranes
3.4.3. Factors to Consider when Choosing a Dialyzer: Ideal Dialyzers

3.5. Indications of Hemodialysis

3.5.1. Dialysis Dosis: Purification of Small, Medium and Large Molecules
3.5.2. Preservation of Residual Renal Function

3.6. Dialysis Monitors

3.6.1. Main Characteristics and Differences Between Different Types
3.6.2. Preparation and Verification of the Material Needed
3.6.3. Session Planning According to the Prescription: Composition and Temperature of Dialysis Liquids (DL)

3.6.3.1. Sterility Conditions
3.6.3.2. Adjustment of Connections of the Extracorporeal Circuit
3.6.3.3. Ending the Session

3.6.4. Monitor Address: Setting up, Priming, Connecting, Disconnecting and Disinfecting the Monitors

3.7. Quality / Efficacy of the Depuration Techniques

3.7.1. Dialysis Dose KT or KT/V in Each Technique
3.7.2. Water Balance

3.7.2.1. Dry Weight
3.7.2.2. Euvolemic Weight
3.7.2.3. Bioimpedance Applications

3.8. High-flow Hemodialysis and Convective Techniques

3.8.1. Definition
3.8.2. Types
3.8.3. Equipment Management
3.8.4. Benefits of High-flow Hemodialysis and Convective Techniques

3.9. Anticoagulation in HD: Update

3.9.1. The Clot. Coagulation Cascade
3.9.2. Factors which Promote Clotting in HD
3.9.3. Use of Anticoagulation in HD

3.9.3.1. Measurement and Monitoring of Anticoagulation

3.9.4. Anticoagulation with Heparin

3.9.4.1. Unfractionated Heparin (UFH)
3.9.4.2. Heparinization Types
3.9.4.3. Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
3.9.4.4. Secondary Effects of Heparin
3.9.4.5. UFH or LMWH?

3.9.5. Influence of the Membrane and the HD Technique on Anticoagulation
3.9.6. Strategies for Patients with High Risk of Bleeding

3.9.6.1. HD without Heparin
3.9.6.2. HD low dose of Heparin
3.9.6.3. Regional Heparinization with Citrate
3.9.6.4. Heparinization with Heparin and Protamine
3.9.6.5. Citrate in the Dialysis Fluid
3.9.6.6. Regional Anticoagulation with Prostacyclin
3.9.6.7. Nafamostat Mesylate

3.9.7. Other Methods of Clotting
3.9.8. Antiaggregation and Anticoagulation in HD Patients

3.10. Organization of a Dialysis Unit

3.10.1. General Objective
3.10.2. Structure of the Unit
3.10.3. Dialysis Room
3.10.4. Organisation
3.10.5. Patients.
3.10.6. Nursing Staff
3.10.7. Procedures

3.10.7.1. Preventative Medicine Controls
3.10.7.2. Patient Documentation
3.10.7.3. Analytical Controls
3.10.7.4. Nursing Protocol for the Welcoming Patients with CKD
3.10.7.5. Welcome Guide for Nursing Professionals in HD
3.10.7.6. Latest Protocols Needed During the HD Session

3.11. Latest Information on Vascular Accesses fro HD

3.11.1. Fistulas

3.11.1.1. Native and Prosthetic Arteriovenous Fistulas. Most Common Locations
3.11.1.2. Pre-surgical Assessment.
3.11.1.3. Surgical Technique
3.11.1.4. Nursing Care Postoperative Controls
3.11.1.5. Nursing Care to Improve Fistula Development and Survival (FAVI)
3.11.1.6. Home Self-Care of Arteriovenous Fistula
3.11.1.7. Home Care of an Extravasation of the Arteriovenous Fistula
3.11.1.8. Measures to Follow in Case of Hemorrhage
3.11.1.9. Puncture of the AVF. General Rules for Punctures
3.11.1.10. Pain in Punctures. Puncture Techniques. Special Considerations in the Puncture of Prosthetic AVF
3.11.1.11. Puncture techniques: Unipuncture or Bipuncture. Buttonhole Technique
3.11.1.12. Self-Guided Vascular Cannulation (Peripheral and Central)
3.11.1.13. Contol of Blood Recirculation in an Arteriovenous Fistula
3.11.1.14. Complications and Treatment

3.11.2. Catheters

3.11.2.1. Types
3.11.2.2. Surgical Technique
3.11.2.3. Catheter Infections
3.11.2.4. Treatment
3.11.2.5. Catheter Care and Complications

3.12. General Care Procedures During the HD Session

3.12.1. Monitoring of the Patient During the Sessions

3.12.1.1. Medication in the Hemodialysis Session
3.12.1.2. Nursing Records and Charts
3.12.1.3. Nurse’s Actions in the Face of Acute Complications in Hemodialysis Sessions

3.12.2. Physical Complications

3.12.2.1. Hypotension
3.12.2.2. Blood Loss
3.12.2.3. Cramps
3.12.2.4. Air Embolism
3.12.2.5. Hypotension. Causes. Evaluation Methods. Short and Long-Term Treatment. Dry Weight and Ideal Weight
3.12.2.6. Hypertension
3.12.2.7. Nausea and Vomiting
3.12.2.8. Blood Loss
3.12.2.9. Cramps
3.12.2.10. Air Embolism
3.12.2.11. Allergic Reaction to Drugs and Dialysis Material
3.12.2.12. Haemolysis
3.12.2.13. Precordial Pain
3.12.2.14. Seizures
3.12.2.15. Headaches: Most Common Causes and Treatment

3.12.3. Mechanisms

3.12.3.1. Filter Breakage
3.12.3.2. Partial and/or Total Coagulation of the Circuit
3.12.3.3. Blood Extravasation
3.12.3.4. Needle Removal
3.12.3.5. Monitor Malfunction

3.12.4. Chronic Complications of HD

3.12.4.1. Phosphocalcium Metabolism
3.12.4.2. Sexual and Reproductive Disfunction
3.12.4.3. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
3.12.4.4. Uremic Pericarditis
3.12.4.5. Uremic Polyneuropathy
3.12.4.6. Anemia in Hemodialysis

3.13. Health Education for the Chronic Renal Patient

3.13.1. Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle Habits
3.13.2. Appropriate Nutrition
3.13.3. Fluids and Ions Management
3.13.4. Quality of Life for Dialysis Patients

3.14. Home-based Hemodialysis

3.14.1. Definition
3.14.2. Monitor Management
3.14.3. Training the Patient for Homebased Hemodialysis

3.15. Managing the Infectious Pathology in Hemodialysis

3.15.1. Hepatitis C Virus
3.15.1.1. Latest Information on the Treatment of Hepatitis in Patients with CKDv 
3.15.1.2. Hepatitis B Virus
3.15.1.3. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Module 4. Up-to-date Information on Other Techniques for Extranrenal Depuration in Hospitals

4.1. Continuous Hemodiafiltration

4.1.1. Equipment Management and Care

4.2. Plasmapheresis

4.2.1. Equipment Management and Care

4.3. Techniques Combined with Adsorption

4.3.1. Hemoperfusion

 4.3.1.1. Equipment Management and Care

4.3.2. Apheresis with Resin

4.3.2.1. Types
4.3.2.2. Equipment Management and Care

Module 5. Pediatric Hemodialysis 

5.1. Advances and Innovations in Pediatric Hemodialysis

5.1.1. Indications and Contraindications

5.2. Pediatric Vascular Accesses

5.2.1. Care and Assessment of Vascular Accesses

5.3. Pediatric Dialysis Equipment

5.3.1. Peritoneal
5.3.2. Hemodialysis

5.4. Modalities in Pediatric Dialysis

5.4.1. Peritoneal
5.4.2. Hemodialysis

5.5. Administration of Drugs during Pediatric Hemodialysis Sessions
5.6. Nursing in the Care of Children on Dialysis

5.6.1. Complication Management in Hemodialysis Sessions
5.6.2. Nursing Care of Pediatric Renal Patients

Module 6. Peritoneal Dialysis

6.1. Update on Peritoneal Dialysis
6.2. Indications and Contraindications of Peritoneal Dialysis

6.2.1. Indications
6.2.2. Contraindications

6.3. Dialyzing Membrane

6.3.1. Types
6.3.2. Functions
6.3.3. Features

6.4. Peritoneal Access

6.4.1. Peritoneal Catheters
6.4.2. Types
6.4.3. Peritoneal Catheter Implantation

6.5. Nursing Care

6.5.1. Perioperative
6.5.2. The Operating Room
6.5.3. Post Surgery

6.6. Post-surgery Complications

6.6.1. Postoperative Complication Management and Action

6.7. Complications in Peritoneal Dialysis

6.7.1. Peritonitis
6.7.2. Exit Wound Infections
6.7.3. Leakage
6.7.4. Hernias

6.7.4.1. Diagnosis and Treatment

6.8. Advantage of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

6.8.1. Types of Peritoneal Dialysis

6.9. Solutions for Dialysis

6.9.1. Features
6.9.2. Types

6.10. Catheter and Exit Wound Care

6.10.1. Update on Catheter Care

6.11. Equipment Management

6.11.1. Cycler
6.11.2. Manual Peritoneal Dialysis

6.12. Protocol for Teaching the Patient PD

6.12.1. Training and Teaching the Patient and their Carer

6.13. Protocol for Monitoring the Patient on PD

6.13.1. Nurse House Visit

6.14. Administration of Drugs in PD

6.14.1. Use, Dosage and Administration Routes

Module 7. Comprehensive Care: The Wellbeing of the Chronic Renal Patient

7.1. Pschycological Support for the Dialysis Patient

7.1.1. Factors that Change the Response to the Disease
7.1.2. Psychological Stages of the Renal Patient
7.1.3. Psychological Adaptation Processes
7.1.4. Most Common Psychological Problems in Renal Patients
7.1.5. Hospitalization
7.1.6. Fears of the Patient about the Disease
7.1.7. Renal Patient Information
7.1.8. Health Education for Patients and Their Family
7.1.9. Support Sources for Renal Patients
7.1.10 Psychosocial Aspects of the Renal Patient in the Nursing Care Process
7.1.11 Meaning of the First Dialysis for the Renal Patient and Factors that Influence their Life

7.2. Interventions which Promote the Wellbeing of the Patient in the Dialysis

7.2.1. Music Therapy
7.2.2. Current State
7.2.3. Scientific Evidence on Music Therapy
7.2.4. Current Situation
7.2.5. Physical Exercise in the Dialysis Room
7.2.6. Current State
7.2.7. Scientific Evidence
7.2.8. Current Situation

Module 8. Nursing Process Involved in Dealing with the Chronic Renal Patient NANDA, NIC NOC

8.1. Care Models
8.2. Nursing Process
8.3. The Language Used by Nurses
8.4. Care Plans for Renal Patients

8.4.1. Hemodialysis Patient
8.4.2. Peritoneal Dialysis Patient
8.4.3. Renal Transplant Patient
8.4.4. Renal Patient in Primary Attention

8.5. Records and Clinimetrics in the Care Model

Module 9. Renal Transplant 

9.1. Current Status in Transplantation

9.1.1. Benefits
9.1.2. Contraindications

9.2. Inclusion in Transplantation Waiting List

9.2.1. General Aspects
9.2.2. Requirements

9.3. Diagnostic Aspects of Death

9.3.1. Diagnostic Tests
9.3.2. Maintenance of Cadeveric Donor

9.4. Donor Interview

9.4.1. Interview Sequence
9.4.2. The Negative Family
9.4.3. Causes and Strategies

9.5. Kidney Removal

9.5.1. Surgical Procedure

9.6. Types of Transplantation

9.6.1. Cephalic Death
9.6.2. Asystole
9.6.3. Crusader
9.6.4. Samaritan
9.6.5. Living Donor Transplant.

9.7. Transplantation Operating Room Protocol

9.7.1. Performance and Follow-up in the Operating Room

9.8. Nursing Care of Renal Transplantation Recipients

9.8.1. Latest Information on the Specific Nursing Care Required by the Transplantation Recipient

9.9. Compication in Renal Transplantation

9.9.1. Types
9.9.2. Complication Management and Action

9.10. Medication

9.10.1. Immunosuppressants

9.11. Symtoms of Rejection

9.11.1. General Care.

Module 10. Palliative Care of Chronic Renal Patients 

10.1. Current Status of Palliative Care of Renal Patients
10.2. Renal Support Care

10.2.1. Pain Management for Renal Patients
10.2.2. Symptom Control in Kidney Disease

10.3. Anticipated Wishes
10.4. Grief Management

10.4.1. Communication Skills Counseling

10.5. Referrals to Specialist Units in Palliative Care and Bereavement Support
10.6. Dialysis Withdrawal

10.6.1. Clinical Aspects
10.6.2. Ethics

Module 11. Use of ICT in Chronic Renal Patients

11.1. Use of Technology

11.1.1. Use of Technology Applied to Health

11.2. Communication in the Digital Era

11.2.1. Social media

11.3. Active Patient

11.3.1. Definition
11.3.2. Features
11.3.3. Empowerment
11.3.4. Active Patient Initiatives

11.4. Digital Resources for Chronic Renal Patients

11.4.1. Blogs
11.4.2. Didactic Websites
11.4.3. Health Apps

Module 12. Research in Renal Patient Care

12.1. Research in Renal Patient

12.1.1. Quantitative Research
12.1.2. Qualitative Research

12.1.2.1. Phases and Stages of Qualitative Research
12.1.2.2. Qualitative Research Techniques

12.1.2.2.1. Data Analysis
12.1.2.2.2. Reporting

12.1.3. Resources
12.1.4. Know the ICT resources used for care research in renal patients

A unique training experience, key and decisive to boost your professional development"