Aim of the Post Basic Haemodialysis Nursing Course

To develop skills, knowledge and attitude of registered staff nurses and medical assistants, which make them part of a safe, effective and caring dialysis team.

Duration

Period of training is 4 months

Venue

C-23-03, Block C, 3 Two Square, 2, Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya

Entry Requirements

• Must be a registered staff nurse/medical assistant, preferably with 6 months working experience in a haemodialysis unit.
• Must have full secondment and a form of endorsement from their relevant authority.
• Hepatitis Status – must be negative

 Course subjects

• Applied renal physiology
• Principles of dialysis
• Haemodialysis procedure and nursing care
• Infection control
• Dietary aspects and chronic haemodialysis
• Rehabilitative aspects on chronic haemodialysis
• Ethical issues in dialysis
• Principles of management
• Counselling skills
• Water treatment and its short-term and long-term complications

The course was first conducted in June 2005. Till today, a total of 94 Staff Nurses and Medical Assistants have completed the course.

Activity Highlights

• Clinical experience will be gained primarily at NKF centres under local preceptors. Visit to a water treatment plant and an RO water treatment system factory.
• Attachment to MOH Hospital x 10 days.

Certificate of competence awarded with course and for both courses, ‘Outstanding Student’ awarded.

Target Audience

Staff Nurses and Medical Assistants