Welcome to IDS 21: Renal Disorders

An online course brought to you by IEDNC Inc.

Renal Disorders, offered by IEDNC Inc., is an online-based course designed to educate about the various diseases and health issues affecting the renal/urinary system in the human body. Through a series of modules and interlinking units, this course will aid in developing an in-depth understanding of topics like kidney stones, end-stage renal disease, dialysis and several more. Through a comprehensive approach, aspects like basic pathophysiology, diagnosis, causes, therapy and treatments are covered for each disorder. Renal Disorders will educate more about the core details of such illnesses and allow one to gain expertise in the domain of renal disorders.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Renal Disorders Overview

    • Course Overview
  • 2

    Module 1: Introduction to Renal Disorders

    • Unit 1.1: Physiology and Function of the Kidneys
  • 3

    Module 2: Renal Disorders

    • Unit 2.1: Kidney Stones

    • Unit 2.2: Hypercalciuria

    • Unit 2.3: Hyperoxaluria

    • Unit 2.4: Types of Kidney Stones

    • Unit 2.5a: Treatment of Kidney Stones

    • Unit 2.5b: Treatment of Kidney Stones

    • Unit 2.5c: Treatment of Kidney Stones

    • Unit 2.5d: Treatment of Kidney Stones

    • Unit 2.5e: Treatment of Kidney Stones
  • 4

    Module 3: Acute Kidney Injury

    • Unit 3.1: What is AKI and what causes it?

    • Unit 3.2a: Treatment of AKI

    • Unit 3.2b: Treatment of AKI

    • Unit 3.2c: Treatment of AKI

    • Unit 3.2d: Treatment of AKI
  • 5

    Module 4: Diseases of the Tubules and Interstitium

    • Unit 4.1: Diseases of the Tubules and Interstitium
  • 6

    Module 5: Glomerular Diseases

    • Unit 5.1: Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome

    • Unit 5.2: Treating Nephrotic Syndrome
  • 7

    Module 6: Chronic Kidney Disease

    • Unit 6.1: Introduction to Chronic Kidney Disease

    • Unit 6.2: Consequences of Chronic Kidney Disease

    • Unit 6.3: Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
  • 8

    Module 7: End-Stage Renal Disease

    • Unit 7.1: Pathophysiology of ESRD

    • Unit 7.2: Interpretation of Blood Work

    • Unit 7.3: CKD and ESRD in Children

    • Unit 7.4: Patient Care

    • Unit 7.5: Nutrition Support
  • 9

    Module 8: Dialysis

    • Unit 8.1a: The Basics of Dialysis

    • Unit 8.1b: The Basics of Dialysis

    • Unit 8.1c: The Basics of Dialysis

    • Unit 8.2a: Medical Nutrition Therapy of Dialysis Patients

    • Unit 8.2b: Medical Nutrition Therapy of Dialysis Patients

    • Unit 8.2c: Medical Nutrition Therapy of Dialysis Patients

    • Unit 8.2d: Medical Nutrition Therapy of Dialysis Patients

    • Unit 8.3: Emergency Dialysis Diet Plan
  • 10

    Module 9: Transplantation

    • Unit 9.1: Transplantation
  • 11

    Final Assessment

    • Final Assessment

Instructor(s)

Registered Dietitian, Certified Gene Practitioner

Simone Welvering

Simone is a Registered Dietitian living in Canada since 2015, before that, she was residing in South Africa where she obtained her degree in Nutrition. She has been working at several clinics throughout the GTA where she specializes in the treatment of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension. In 2019, Simone obtained a designation as a Certified Gene Practitioner where she applies the results from genetic DNA tests to her nutrition care plan. Simone is of Portuguese heritage and is familiar with both Portuguese and African foods, and is fluent in both Portuguese and Afrikaans as her second and third languages after English. Simone is a passionate Dietitian who is dedicated to giving her patients the best possible care. She uses a patient-focused approach and has produced multiple success stories with her patients. In April 2019, Simone was awarded the Dietitian of the Month at Nutritionwize Consulting Services.