Haemodialysis

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1h 10m
Updated 27 May 2025 Certificate ANCC Accredited

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.

Content

6 Video Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
3 Questions
What is Haemodialysis?
2 Questions
8m
Haemodialysis Treatment Process
3 Questions
20m
Scheduling and Timing Principles
3 Questions
6m
Impact of Haemodialysis on Patients
2 Questions
11m
Conclusion
2m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the importance of haemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

2

Demonstrate knowledge of how the haemodialysis process works.

3

Apply best-practice principles for the preparation and ongoing management of haemodialysis.

4

Identify the haemodialysis scheduling and timing principles based on patient needs and clinical guidelines.

5

Provide informed and tailored care and education to patients undergoing haemodialysis in order to optimise the outcomes and impact of treatment.

Who it's for:

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

Why it's needed:

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.

Purpose:

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.

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Last updated27 May 2025

Published27 May 2025

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