Haemodialysis

Haemodialysis is a complex and essential therapy for patients living with kidney failure. But what exactly defines high-quality haemodialysis care in today’s clinical environment?

This Ausmed Course equips healthcare professionals who care for patients undergoing haemodialysis with best-practice strategies for safe and effective dialysis management according to current clinical guidelines and patient-centred care principles.

Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals working across all care settings who are involved with the care and treatment management of patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Dialysis is a critical component of kidney failure management, with 15,200 Australians with kidney failure receiving dialysis in 2021. Dialysis also accounted for 1.6 million hospitalisations, making it a major cause of hospital admissions and highlighting its critical role in patient care. However, a significant number of patients who withdraw from dialysis face imminent death, and despite technological advancements, adverse events remain prevalent in 5-15% of hospital inpatients, contributing to lower patient satisfaction.

Therefore, education that addresses the importance of care for haemodialysis patients is necessary in order to enhance healthcare professionals' understanding of haemodialysis management and equip them with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills to improve patient care and outcomes. By addressing key aspects of haemodialysis, the course aims to support clinicians in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care, ultimately improving patient satisfaction and quality of life.

To provide healthcare professionals with an enhanced understanding of the latest guidelines for haemodialysis in order to improve the outcomes and satisfaction of patients in their care undergoing haemodialysis.