Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Peritoneal Dialysis II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RNF_013
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge, competences and skills in peritoneal dialysis.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Gained expanded knowledge in basic PD topics, including physical processes, approach, prescribing, monitoring, complications.

Skills

1.Ability to independently order, educate and control process of CAPD and APD Ability to implant PD catheter.

Competences

1.Ability to solve most common PD related problems.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Literature analysis and preparation of presentations; Independent prescribing of APD and CAPD.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Prepared clinical demonstration with following discussion on whole PD tematics.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Placement location

Topics

Education of patients in PD
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Placement location

Topics

Regulation of UF in HD/PD
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Placement location

Topics

Catheter related complications
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Placement location

Topics

Technics of PD
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Placement location

Topics

Membrane function tests
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
Length (weeks):
7
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

ISPD guidelines, 2022

2.

Nephrology in Your Pocket. Veverbrants E, Petersons A. e-grāmata, Apple Books, 2021