Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement: Drug Dosing Strategies in Renal Dysfunction
Self-paced
2 CEUs
Full course description
$25
Self-Paced
2 CE Hours
Course Overview
Acute kidney injury (AKI) and renal dysfunction are common—and often dangerous—challenges in critical care. These conditions require nuanced clinical decision-making, rapid intervention and precise medication management. This module empowers clinicians to recognize AKI in ICU patients using KDIGO guidelines, choose appropriate renal replacement therapy (RRT), and adjust drug dosing in real time based on renal function and dialysis modality.
Through real-world case studies and expert instruction from Creighton University faculty, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to make timely, evidence-based decisions in high-acuity settings.
Who Should Enroll
This noncredit course is ideal for registered pharmacists, PharmD graduates preparing for the workforce or residency, post-graduate residency candidates, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other clinicians working in critical care setting or healthcare professionals seeking CE or skill refinement.
Course Instructor
Stacey Dull, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Professor, Creighton University
Experienced clinical pharmacy educator specializing in acute care and interprofessional practice.
What You’ll Learn
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize and stage AKI using KDIGO criteria and patient risk profile
- Compare CRRT and IHD modalities and select appropriate RRT options
- Dose medications accurately in CKD, AKI, and dialysis patients
- Prevent contrast-induced nephropathy with evidence-based interventions
- Understand augmented renal clearance and its clinical implications
FAQ
What are the benefits of completing this course?
Understanding how to recognize, stage and treat AKI—and adjust drug dosing accordingly—is essential for reducing complications and improving outcomes. This course equips healthcare professionals with the clinical insight and practical tools needed to make timely, evidence-based decisions when kidney function is compromised. This module is part of the Advanced Critical Care Therapeutics Certificate. It can be taken individually or stacked with other modules to earn the certificate.
How long does it take to complete?
Modules are self-paced and designed for flexible learning. Most take 1-2 hours to complete.
How is the course structured?
This course is 100% online and self-paced. You can start anytime and progress on your own schedule—ideal for working professionals. The course includes video lessons, real-world case studies, downloadable tools and interactive activities to guide your decision-making process.
Can I earn Continuing Education Credits?
Yes, you need to complete the entire program to receive credit. To receive credit, you will need to receive 75% on the quiz and case study at the end of the module. Upon successful completion of the module, and completion of the evaluation, a certificate will be available for you to print.
Category 1 Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.
Nursing CE Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 2.0 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy Credit Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This enduring material, Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement: Drug Dosing Strategies in Renal Dysfunction is accredited for 2.0 hour(s) for completion of all CE sessions. Term of approval is from this date on September 15, 2025 until September 15, 2028. Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement: Drug Dosing Strategies in Renal Dysfunction is a knowledge-based CE activity.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Do you offer tuition assistance?
We do not offer tuition assistance for lifelong learning courses or certificates. However, Creighton alumni, faculty, staff and eligible partner employees, along with their spouses and dependents, may qualify for a 15% discount. One discount per offering. Other restrictions may apply. Learn more.