Nephrology

Components of Training

Core Training
A minimum of two years must be spent in clinical paediatric nephrology positions with responsibility for patient care.

Posts devoted to dialysis without other significant medical components will not be accepted for more than six months of core training.

The following areas of experience should be included in this training:

• diagnosis of renal disease, including urine microscopy, assessment of renal function, renal biopsy and its interpretation
  
• organ imaging and other specialised investigations
  
• specialised knowledge of the management of hypertension
  
• fluid and electrolyte balance
  
• management of acute and chronic renal failure
  
• techniques of haemodialysis, haemofiltration and peritoneal dialysis
  
• renal transplantation;
  
• urolithiasis
  
• urinary tract infection
  
• cooperative management of urological problems.

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Procedural Skills
You are expected to gain expertise in renal biopsy techniques.

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Elective Training
Normally the SAC may approve a maximum of one year elective training which may be undertaken in any field which has relevance to the management of patients with renal disease.

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