This training will discuss the guidelines to address progression and co-morbidities which affect chronic kidney disease (CKD) outcomes. Current adherence to the guidelines, models for improving outcomes and opportunities for intervention will be described.
CME/CE credit is available. Please review the CE Information [PDF - 55KB] prior to starting the course.
Accredited Sponsors: IHS Clinical Support Center and Nutrition and Dietetics Training Program.
NOTE: Access to this information is not restricted; however, the information found here is intended as an educational resource for medical providers. If you have questions or concerns about how any of the information relates to your own care, please contact your medical provider.
CKD Nutrition - This training includes a review of the functions of the kidneys, identification and monitoring of CKD and describes new tools from the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) to enhance patient education.
CKD Screening - This training will cover several areas including definitions, screening, diagnosing and monitoring of chronic kidney disease and preview tools for patient education.
Patient Education Videos
– Short videos demonstrating patient-provider interactions around common CKD questions. Topics include CKD and risk, treatment, testing and diagnosis, and dialysis and transplantation.
Requirements: You must have a computer with broadband Internet access. For the best experience viewing the videos, use
Internet Explorer 7 or greater and Flash 8 player. Click on the "Flash" icon to install the player, if necessary. If you have any
trouble viewing the video trainings, contact us at diabetesprogram@ihs.gov for alternate viewing options.
