2024

Peritoneal dialysis course: Empowerment self-care

Name: Peritoneal dialysis course: Empowerment self-care
Code: ENF15145O
2 ECTS
Duration: 2 weeks/52 hours
Scientific Area: Nursing

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

The course aims to ability doctors and nurses to acquire and develop diagnostic assessment and intervention skills in the Peritoneal dialysis - Empowerment self-care

Contents

I - theoretical module (8h)
- Anatomy and physiology of the peritoneum and peritoneal membrane (molecule transport mechanisms and dialytic principles involved in peritoneal dialysis); Assessment and intervention for people with kidney failure undergoing peritoneal dialysis; Empowerment for self-care management.

II - Theoretical-practical modules (8h)

- Discussion of clinical cases; interaction and communication training (4TP)


- Simulation training - Tenckhoff catheter and extender management; dialysis therapy management; risk management. (4PL)

Teaching Methods

Expository and interactive method of content review (slides and videos);

Clinical simulation methodology: Intervention training; Case Resolution.

Assessment

Theoretical Assessment between (0-20 values)>50%; Evaluation Simulation practices (Approved/Not Approved)