
Online continuing education
American Kidney Fund's (AKF's) free, accredited, online continuing education (CE) and continuing medical education (CME) courses address critical topics related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and rare kidney diseases and are designed to meet continuing education requirements for clinicians and allied health professionals. All courses are developed and peer reviewed by relevant clinician subject matter experts based on the content of the activity.

Clinical Education Curriculum for Health Care Professionals
This curriculum consists of eight quarterly CE and CME activities for interdisciplinary healthcare professionals — including nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, dialysis technicians and professionals holding CHES certification — who play a key role in kidney disease prevention, early detection, patient education and care coordination.

2026 schedule
Foundations of Kidney Care Topics
- Understanding the Basics: Kidney Function, Risk Factors and Early Detection (available now)
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Practical Management for Healthcare Professionals (available July 2026)
- Addressing Social Determinants and Health Equity in Kidney Care (available October 2026)
- Dialysis, Transplant and Conservative Care (available December 2026)

2027 schedule
Advanced and Specialized Topics
Course schedule will be released later:
- Cardiovascular Health and Kidney Disease
- Mental Health, Depression and Kidney Disease
- Nutrition Deep Dive—Focus on Protein, Phosphorus and Potassium
- Pediatric to Adult Transition in Kidney Care
Available Now: Understanding the Basics: Kidney Function, Risk Factors and Early Detection
One in seven Americans has chronic kidney disease (CKD), but 90% are undiagnosed. Early detection and intervention can significantly slow disease progression and improve patient outcomes. However, there needs to be systematic approaches to screening, interpretation of lab markers and engagement strategies that address real-world barriers to care.
View courses offered through our educational partners
AKF is proud to collaborate with medical education companies to develop accredited activities to reach and educate an extensive audience of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals who treat patients at risk for or living with kidney disease.
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