Nutrition for kidney patients Course - Advanced (American University of Madaba)

• This recorded course focuses on providing comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in nutrition specifically tailored for patients with kidney conditions, This course is designed for dietitians, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their expertise in providing dietary support to patients with kidney conditions. Participants will gain valuable insights and tools to optimize nutrition and improve outcomes for kidney patients.

• Course Modules: 

1. Renal Anatomy and Physiology Parts of the Kidney and Their Anatomy and Mechanism of Action Renal Physiology Most Common Kidney Diseases
2. Nutritional Screening and Assessment Acute and Chronic Kidney Failure Causes and Symptoms of Kidney Failure Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Renal Failure Interpreting Medical Tests as a Nutrition Specialist for Diet Planning
3. Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Proteins, Carbohydrates, and Fats Appropriate Types and Quantities of Protein Sodium and Its Control Methods Managing Essential Salt Levels like Potassium and Phosphorus Managing Coexisting Conditions
4. Examples of Different Diets for CKD Patients Examples of Different Diets for CKD Patients Examples of CKD Diets in Conjunction with Other Conditions Such as Diabetes and Heart Disease
5. Medical Nutrition Therapy for Kidney Dialysis Patients Appropriate Therapeutic Diet for Dialysis Patients Controlling Salt and Fluid Levels Examples of Dialysis Diets

• Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a thorough understanding of renal anatomy, physiology, and the most common kidney diseases affecting patients.
• Nutritional Screening and Assessment: Learn effective methods for nutritional screening and assessment, focusing on both acute and chronic kidney failure.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for CKD: Acquire practical skills in designing MNT plans tailored to manage chronic kidney disease, including protein, carbohydrate, and fat management, and controlling electrolyte levels.
• Diet Examples: Access diverse diet examples for CKD patients, including those with concurrent conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, ensuring comprehensive dietary management.
• Therapeutic Diets for Dialysis Patients: Understand and apply therapeutic diets specific to patients undergoing kidney dialysis, emphasizing fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Professional Development: Enhance your expertise in providing specialized nutritional support for kidney patients, improving patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Participants will benefit from practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and case studies to effectively manage nutrition in kidney disease, making this course invaluable for healthcare professionals in clinical practice
• You will receive 5 free booklets summarizing the entire lectures, serving as a handy reference when planning diets for kidney patients. Additionally, you will receive a certified certificate from the American University in Madaba-Jordan

The e-books that you will receive for free immediately after attending the course are:

The first booklet

The Kidney Failure Diets Booklet The booklet contains important guidelines for planning diets for kidney failure patients in addition to examples of different diets

 $80 (free)

Booklet 2

Potassium and Phosphorus Guide in Foods The booklet contains tables of potassium and phosphorus amounts in different foods. The tables are very important for choosing the appropriate foods according to the patient's condition

$80 (Free)

Booklet 3

Awareness leaflet for kidney patients The booklet contains an example of an awareness leaflet for kidney failure patients that a nutritionist can provide to patients with a diet for kidney failure patients

$60 (free)

Booklet 4

Kidney Stones Booklet A booklet explaining the types of kidney stones and the foods allowed and prohibited for each type of stone

$80 (Free)

Booklet 5

Hemodialysis Diets Booklet The booklet contains the most important nutritional guidelines for dialysis patients and examples of dialysis diets

$80 (Free)