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Digital Seminar

Navigating Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Primary Practice


Speaker:
Becky Hodgkins Ness, PA-C, MPAS, FNK
Duration:
2 Hours 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 11, 2024
Product Code:
POS078764
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Become confident in managing chronic kidney disease in your primary care realm. Explore the process of early detection, harness the power of diagnostic studies, and wield evidence-based interventions to improve kidney health for your patients.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 2.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Nurses - Pharmacology Nurse Practitioners

This self-study program offers 30 instructional minutes of pharmacology content which is designed to qualify for .5 contact hours toward your pharmacology requirement. 


Nurses - Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Clinical Nurse Specialists - ANCC

PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses completing these self-study materials will earn 2.0 contact hours. Expires: 11/01/2027.


Nurses - California Nurses

PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of  Registered Nursing, Provider #: 17118 for 2.0 self-study contact hours. 

** You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Nurses - Florida Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of  Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 2.0 self-study contact hours.

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Nurses - Iowa Nurses

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 2.0 self-study contact hours. Please email cepesi@pesi.com with your license number, include the title, speaker name and date. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.


Physicians - Physicians

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. This activity was originally recorded on 04/11/2024. It was last reviewed on 03/21/2024 and is valid until 03/21/2027.

 

Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. You are required to successfully complete and submit a post-test prior to receiving a certificate of completion.


Physicians Assistants - Physician Assistants

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as PESI. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.0 hours for completing this self-study program. This activity was originally recorded on 04/11/2024. It was last reviewed on 03/21/2024 and is valid until 03/21/2027

 

PESI, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. PESI, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 2.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Becky Hodgkins Ness, PA-C, MPAS, FNK's Profile

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Becky Hodgkins Ness, PA-C, MPAS, FNK is a physician assistant with Mayo Clinic Health Systems, where she manages dialysis patients, inpatient and outpatient, runs a CKD clinic, sees outpatient hospital follow ups, rounds and consults on inpatients and runs an outreach CKD clinic in a satellite site. She is an assistant professor of medicine for the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the immediate past chair for the Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP) for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Becky is an active member of the Minnesota Association of Physician Assistants where she has served in various board roles.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Becky Ness has employment relationships with the Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato, the University of South Dakota, and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Becky Ness is a member of the American Academy of Nephrology PAs, the American Academy of Nephrology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of PAs, and the National Kidney Foundation.

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

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Objectives

  1. Identify key indicators of kidney health and apply appropriate screening tools for early detection in primary care practice.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting kidney function lab results and utilizing imaging modalities for accurate diagnosis and assessment.
  3. Apply evidence-based lifestyle interventions and medication management strategies to promote kidney health and mitigate the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
  4. Effectively communicate with interdisciplinary teams, engage patients in kidney health education, and integrate emerging trends and innovations into primary care practice for optimal patient outcomes.

Outline

Renal Physiology
  • Overview of Common Kidney Diseases
  • Importance of early CKD Detection in Primary Care
Screening and Diagnostic Tools
  • Key Indicators for Kidney Health
  • Interpretation of Lab Results
  • Role of imaging in Diagnosing Kidney Conditions
Lifestyle Interventions for Kidney Health
  • Dietary Approaches to Promote Kidney Health
  • Exercise and its Impact on Kidney Function
  • Lifestyle Modifications for Preventing/slowing the presentation of Chronic Kidney Disease
Medication Management
  • Managing Medication Regimens in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Addressing Adverse Effects and Interactions
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management
  • Stages of CKD and Diagnostic Criteria
  • Comprehensive Management Strategies
  • Monitoring and Follow-Up in Primary Care
Coordinated Care for Patients with Kidney Disease
  • Collaborating with Nephrology Specialists
  • Communicating with the Interdisciplinary Team
  • Facilitating Patient Education and Self-Management
Case Studies and Practical Applications
  • Real-life Case Scenarios in Primary Care
  • Problem-solving and Decision-Making Exercises
  • Best Practices for Integrating Knowledge into Daily Practice
Emerging Trends and Innovations
  • Updates on Research and Treatment Modalities
  • Incorporating Technology in Kidney Care
  • Staying Informed in a Rapidly Evolving Field

Target Audience

  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Other Clinicians who provide primary care

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