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Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for Practice Nurses - 2 Half Days
Event Summary
CKD is an important condition in itself, and also as a marker of cardiovascular risk.
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Log into Zoom 13:15 session runs 13:30 to 16:30
This is a multi-day (non-consecutive) event.
- Day 1 - Tuesday 13 April 2027
- Day 2 - Wednesday 14 April 2027
You are required to attend both sessions in order to be awarded your certificate of attendance and access to the training materials. Please ensure you are able to attend all the above dates before booking.
Introduction
This live-online, instructor led session is aimed at Nurses and AHPs who are already familiar with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD is an important condition in itself, and also as a marker of cardiovascular risk. In these 2 sessions, we consider the function of the kidneys in health and review what goes wrong in CKD. We address the risk factors for CKD, how the diagnosis is made and how to explain the diagnosis to the patient. We then go on to address the lifestyle interventions and pharmacological management which can improve outcomes. We also discuss potential complications of CKD and how to carry out an effective annual review, including recognition of when to refer on.
Aims
The aims of this live-online, instructor led session are to:
- Enhance the knowledge and clinical skills of Nurses and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) with existing familiarity in chronic kidney disease (CKD).
- Deepen understanding of kidney function in health and disease, and how CKD acts as both a condition in itself and a marker of cardiovascular risk.
- Equip participants with the confidence to diagnose, explain, manage, and review CKD effectively in clinical practice.
Content
Day 1
- Physiology and pathophysiology
- Risk factors
- Diagnosis
- Lifestyle interventions
Day 2
- Pharmacological interventions
- Complications of CKD
- When to refer on
- Carrying out an effective annual review
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Explain the normal function of the kidneys and the pathophysiological changes that occur in CKD.
- Identify key risk factors for CKD and describe how the diagnosis is made.
- Communicate the diagnosis of CKD clearly and sensitively to patients.
- Discuss evidence-based lifestyle interventions and pharmacological management options that improve outcomes.
- Recognise common complications of CKD and when referral to specialist care is appropriate.
- Conduct an effective annual CKD review, incorporating clinical assessment, patient education, and safety-netting.
Previous Delegate Feedback
"Very knowledgeable speaker; very interesting. Good time keeping."
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Event Speakers & Trainers
Bev Bostock is an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner, independent prescriber, educator and training consultant with a long-standing career in primary care. She specialises in long-term conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease and metabolic liver disease. Alongside her clinical work, Bev is Editor in Chief of Practice Nurse Journal, a regular speaker at national conferences, and an independent training consultant delivering education for nurses, GPs, pharmacists, paramedics and other healthcare professionals across the UK.
A recognised leader in her field, Bev holds a number of influential national roles, including President Elect of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society and Vice-Chair Elect of the Association of Respiratory Nurses. She has contributed to major national and international guideline groups, NHS England programmes and professional advisory boards, and is widely published on clinical and professional topics. Bev is also a Queen’s Nurse and co-author of key publications including the Oxford Diabetes Handbook 2025 and A Nurse’s Survival Guide to General Practice Nursing 2025.
Price List
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Description |
Price (Inc VAT) |
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All GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in Wessex LMCs’ catchment area |
This option is for everyone working in a GP practice in Wessex LMC's catchment area, that does not fit into one of the other options on offer. |
£189.00 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight Nurses & AHPs | Thanks to the HIOW Primary Care Training Hub and to NHSE Investment in Continual Professional Development, certain eligible roles such as Nurses and Allied Health Professionals can attend fully funded | £00.00 |
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Non Members |
This is the cost if you are not working in a practice in the Wessex LMCs' catchment area. | £378.00 |
Waiting List
Please be advised there are spaces available on this course unless it states otherwise. If a course is full you will be given the option to book on the waiting list. If you are on the waiting list and a place becomes available, you will be notified automatically via email, you do NOT need to contact Wessex LMCs.
Cancellations
Please note cancellations two weeks prior to the event will not be refundable, however you are very welcome to substitute another delegate to attend the course to prevent your practice missing out on the training. Any admissible cancellations will incur an administration fee of £15 if the event fee is £100 or over and £10 if the event fee is £99 or under.
Attendance Details
In certain circumstances, we will share details of attendance or non-attendance with the person who booked and/or funded this course for the delegate. If you have any objection to your attendance status being shared, please can you contact Louise Greenwood (Wessex LMCs Director of Education & Training) at least 48 hours before the start of the training at louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk
Sponsorship
This event may be sponsored so companies have the opportunity to promote their product(s) at the start of the meeting. No sponsors have been involved in the selection of speakers, agenda items, or any other matters relating to this training. Your name and practice will be shared with the sponsor representative, but not your email address.