Chronic Kidney Disease and Management
The prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is rising in the United States. National efforts have been implemented to improve the quality of care and outcomes of people with CKD. For the first time in decades, there are exciting new therapies available that have been proven to slow the progression of CKD. This module on Chronic Kidney Disease and Management will discuss the evaluation of kidney function, management of CKD and opportunities for Pharmacists; and you will apply concepts to a patient case.
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
- Asses Kidney Function
- Describe Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and its epidemiology
- Describe management of CKD
- Define value-based Care
- Identify opportunities for Pharmacists
The following planners and presenters have disclosed a financial relationship with an ineligible company:
- Katie Cardone, PharmD, BCACP, FNKF, FASN, FCCP - Grants/Research Support [Merck & Co], Consultant [Vifor, Otsuka], Honorarium [Pharmacy Times]
- Claretha Lyas, MD - Consultant [Baxter Healthcare ]
- Calvin Meaney, PharmD, BCPS - Speaker's Bureau [GSK], Consultant [GSK, Wolters-Kluwer (Lexicorp)]
- Wendy St. Peter, FCCP, FASN, FNKF - Consultant [GSK]
There are no conflicts of interest or financial relationships with an ineligible company that have been disclosed by the rest of the planners and presenters of this learning activity.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education Office of Interprofessional Continuing Professional Development (OICPD). The OICPD is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians: The National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education designates this live activity for . 5 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with their participation.
Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
Nurses: Participants will be awarded .5 contact hours of credit for attendance in this module.
Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) accepts credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME and ANCC.
Pharmacists: This activity is approved for .5 contact hours. UAN: JA4008105-9999-23-012-H01-P.
IPCE: This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.
