Professionals

Identifying Chronic Kidney Disease and Slowing
Its Progression

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

Accreditation

Physician
This activity, Identifying Chronic Kidney Disease/Slowing Progression, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.5 credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins August 18, 2010 for a term of two years, 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.

Computer Requirements

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