Post Graduate Clinical Update Course
The next course will be in January/February 2027.
About this course
This course is designed for dietitians working with renal patients from Stage 3 to Stage 5, including those on dialysis and individuals who have received a kidney transplant. It is most suitable for dietitians who have been in post for approximately 6–12 months, as participants with less experience may find the content intensive. Dietitians with up to 2–3 years of renal experience will also benefit greatly from the depth and breadth of the material covered.
The aim of the course is to strengthen your understanding of the medical and dietetic management of renal failure through problemâbased learning and teaching from experts in the field. Content is delivered through a blendedâlearning format, and full attendance at all sessions is required.
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Online study sessions
Tuesday 26 January 2027 (½ day online morning) and Wednesday 27 January 2027 (½ day online afternoon)
Face-to-Face study days
Thursday 4th Feb - Friday 5th Feb. 2027 @ University of Surrey
Topics include dietetic management of renal disease: CKD stages 3-5 including renal replacement therapy.
Delegates will have to arrange their own accommodation but there are several hotels close to the University including Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Travel Lodge
Parking permits can be arranged for those coming by car, please include on your booking.
Course overview
This course is designed to give students exposure to the practical methods of dietary and nutritional status assessment in patients with renal disease where nutritional status has been impacted by the multiple forms of medical treatment which the patient undergoes. By the end of this course, students will be able to critically evaluate the use and appropriateness of assessment methods in a variety of renal settings and be confident in developing care plans for patients at different stages of renal disease whilst undergoing different forms of renal replacement therapy (RRT). They will also understand when signposting or liaison with the MDT is needed.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To appreciate the patho-physiological basis of renal disease (chronic disease and acute kidney injury) and understand the effects on nutritional status and patients biochemistry
- To improve knowledge of the different treatments for renal disease (medication, and RRT; dialysis, transplantation), and the impact on nutritional status and biochemistry
- To appreciate the impact of exercise on pre-habilitation and re-habilitation of deconditioned patients and be aware of simple tools to assess functional status
- To appreciate the importance of working with the multi-disciplinary team including doctors, physiotherapists and psychologists to achieve the best outcomes for the patients
- To be confident in the use of a variety of techniques used to gauge nutritional status and monitor outcomes and to be aware of and be able to incorporate current guidelines describing best practice
- To increase awareness of the support community and resources available for renal patients and to be able to develop innovative teaching resources / videos for patients
- To be confident in the appropriate application of dietary advice at different stages of chronic disease and acute kidney injury and to be able to understand patient barriers and be able to set SMART goals and motivational interviewing to overcome these barriers