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Current Course Offering:
Identifying Chronic Kidney Disease and Slowing Its Progression
UPDATED, July 2008!
Course Goal
Increase CKD screening within high-risk groups.
Course Objectives
After completing the online course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the demographics of the CKD population.
- List the medical interventions needed to prevent or slow the progression of CKD.
- Identify complications associated with the progression of CKD.
- Recognize the importance of early referral to a nephrologist.
Faculty
Myra A. Kleinpeter, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Tulane University, Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Intended Audiences
This course is primarily designed for:
- Primary Care Physicians/Family Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
Accreditation
Physician
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.5 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins 08/18/08. Term of approval is for two-years from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
Physician Assistant
AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
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RxSchool is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
This home study web activity has been assigned a maximum of 1.5 credit hours
and the ACPE UPN: 372-999-08-029-H01-P. |
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This accreditation expires on 08/18/2010.
To receive educational credit, participants must complete an online evaluation form and pass the online assessment with a score of 80% or better. If you do not receive a minimum score of 80% or better, you are permitted 2 retake(s). After passing the assessment, you can view, print and track your statements of credit online. There is no fee to participate in this activity. |
Computer Requirements
You will need Adobe Flash Player (version 8 or later) installed to complete the modules.
Check now to determine if the correct version of Adobe Flash Player is installed on your computer.
If you do not have Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer, you will need to download and install it. This will only take a few minutes and the software for this player is free.
Cost
This course is free!
Registration
Pharmacists: Click here to be directed to the RxSchool website to complete the course.
Other medical professionals: Click here to take the course. |
