Hemodialysis Access: New Technologies and Considerations

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions  
3. Epidemiology  
4. Etiology  
5. Pathophysiology  
6. Clinical Signs and Symptoms  
7. Treatment  
8. Nursing Interventions  
9. Current and Upcoming Research  
10. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Hemodialysis Access: New Technologies and Considerations.  It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Recite the different types of hemodialysis access and their indications. 
2. Describe the pathophysiology of vascular access complications. 
3. Describe the nursing role in monitoring and maintaining dialysis access. 
4. Discuss current and upcoming technologies in hemodialysis access. 
5. Articulate the importance of early vascular access creation and client education. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.