Nephrology (Certificate)
Description
The Nephrology program is a Durham College Certificate that prepares nurses to deliver kidney care to affected patients across all stages of the kidney care journey, from early detection through dialysis, palliative care and transplant. Current nurses will learn the knowledge required to promote and deliver competent, safe and ethical care to those at risk for developing or affected by renal disease and/or insufficiency.
The curriculum has been designed and developed in accordance with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) nephrology nursing competencies and standards of practice established by the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT).
Admission Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, or equivalent from another province.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Note: Specifications to be defined as IELTS of 7.0 and/or equivalent.
Required Courses (suggested sequence of study)
RN 1588 Normal and Abnormal Kidney Function
RN 1589 Nursing Care Across the Kidney Disease Trajectory
RN 1587 Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
RN 2587 Renal Replacement Therapies –Nursing Care of the Peritoneal Dialysis Patient
RN 1589 Nursing Care Across the Kidney Disease Trajectory
RN 1587 Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
RN 2587 Renal Replacement Therapies –Nursing Care of the Peritoneal Dialysis Patient
RN 2588 Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Hemodialysis Patient
RN 1589 Nursing Care Across the Kidney Disease Trajectory
RN 2589 Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Transplant Patient
RN 3588 Mentored Knowledge Integration Project - Nephrology
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
RN 1589 Nursing Care Across the Kidney Disease Trajectory
RN 2589 Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Transplant Patient
RN 3588 Mentored Knowledge Integration Project - Nephrology
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Normal and Abnormal Kidney Function
- Nursing Care Across the Kidney Disease Trajectory
- Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Peritoneal Dialysis Patient
- Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Hemodialysis Patient
- Renal Replacement Therapies - Nursing Care of the Transplant Patient
- Mentored Knowledge Integration Project - Nephrology
Overview

- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Certificat
- Language: English
- Program Code: NEPH
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.