Overview of Peritoneal Dialysis

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Case Study
2. Introduction
3. Peritoneal Dialysis: The Basics
   1. What is Peritoneal Dialysis?
   2. How does Peritonea Dialysis work?
4. Advantages/Disadvantages
5. Indications/Contraindications
6. Types of Peritoneal Dialysis
7. Things to Consider
8. Procedure
   1. Performing Dialysis
   2. Supplies
   3. Preparation
   4. Connecting the System
   5. Process
9. After Care
10. Complications
11. Patient Education
12. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss the Overview of Peritoneal Dialysis. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Differentiate the types of peritoneal dialysis that are currently available.
2. Describe the complications of peritoneal dialysis.
3. Summarize the indications for peritoneal dialysis. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.