What You'll Master

• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Go beyond a simple diagnosis. You'll learn the stages of CKD, understand how to monitor patients, and apply evidence-based strategies to slow progression and manage associated complications like anaemia and bone disease.
• Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Develop a rapid and systematic approach to recognizing and managing AKI in primary care. You'll understand the key red flags, the importance of medication review, and when urgent hospital referral is necessary.
• Proteinuria and Haematuria: Learn to investigate and interpret these two common abnormal urinalysis findings. This section will guide you through the differential diagnosis for blood and protein in the urine, and help you decide on the appropriate workup.
• Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis): Understand the clinical presentation and initial management of acute renal colic. You'll also learn the key preventive strategies for patients with recurrent stones.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Master the diagnosis and management of both simple and complicated UTIs. You'll learn about antibiotic selection and when to investigate for underlying causes.
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Gain a fundamental understanding of common electrolyte abnormalities, such as hyperkalaemia and hyponatraemia, and how to assess and manage them in primary care.