What is the aim of this course?

This clinical gym looks at the care of the renal patient. It considers the nursing role in supporting animals with kidney disease and the importance of good nutrition. The gym will also consider the aftercare that can be given to these animals and the best way to offer support to both patients and owners once they return home.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of this workout, you should be able to:

  • Revise the physiology of the kidneys and how renal failure affects them
  • Identify the main diagnostics and how to support the patient through these
  • Understand how best to nurse these animals in practice and how to support owners once they go home
Who is the course for?

This course is for any student or registered veterinary nurses

Course structure

This workout is designed to be completed within one hour and consists of:

  • A warm-up to switch on your brain by testing your current knowledge
  • A main session of learning to bring you up to date with the topic under discussion
  • A warm-down assessment to test and reinforce what you have learnt