Basic Medical Sciences (PBRN 3112)
This module of 2 credit hour will provide students in depth of knowledge in physiology of renal and disorder. Students will be exposed to physiology of urinary system including process of micturition. , This module also explores the physiology of infection and other causes related kidney disorder. For urinary system: the kidney will be the emphasis on maintaining the homeostasis, regulation of fluid electrolyte and acid base related to kidney disorder.
Renal Nursing Sciences I (PBRN 3123)
This module of 3 credit hours emphasizes on the alteration of urinary tract in relation to all kidney condition and the treatment. In conjunction of that, the specific and general investigations in relation of renal condition and special procedure will also be learnt by the student. Besides, this module also justifies various condition of glomerular disease inclusive the treatment especially the specific care of patient with glomerular disease. The medical emergency in nephrology and specific intervention will be spelled as part of the study exposure.
Renal Nursing Sciences II (PBRN 3133)
This module of 3 credit hours will acquire students learning in depth of specific topic which is Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) inclusive the treatment and specific care for adult and peadiatric patient. Students be able to specify the treatment option for CKD patient: Renal Transplant, Peritoneal Dialysis and Haemodialysis. This module focuses on treatment and nursing care of Renal Transplant and Peritoneal Dialysis including the Immunosuppression drug and specific diet for CKD.
Renal Nursing Practice I (PBRN 3143)
This clinical exposure is designed to equip the students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to provide nursing care for patient with altered kidney functions. Students are made to understand their role and responsibilities and care provided during an emergency. The clinical exposure will provide students actively involved in a team work, communication skill with all staff and client, critical thinking during solve the problem, decision making during ward round or discussion. The clinical areas selected; CAPD unit, Urololog, and Nephrology ward. Students will be attached at HKL for 2 weeks and KPJ Hospital for the 4 weeks.
Renal Nursing Sciences III (PBRN 3214)
This module of 4 credit hour students will expose students in depth with the knowledge of Renal Replacement therapy (RRT) hemodialysis and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). In this module, the hemodialysis development and principle treatment will be the main focus. Specific assessment before and after hemodialysis Specific nursing care for patient pre and post hemodialysis. This module also give opportunities to students handling the CRRT machine for patients who are not tolerating with hemodialysis.
Behavioural Sciences (PBRN 3222)
This module of 2 credit hour expose students on the psychological and counseling needs of ESRF patients and the provision of options on quality of life for the end of life phase for patient with ESRF. Students should be able to apply the main concept of psychology and counselling relating the theories and counselling skill for ESRF.
Renal Nursing Practice II (PBRN 3233)
This clinical exposure is designed to equip the students will knowledge, skills and attitude to provide nursing care for patient with altered kidney functions. Students will be able to understand their role and responsibilities and care provided during an emergency. This clinical encourages students: actively participate as a team work, communication skill with all staff and client, critical thinking during solve the problem, decision making during ward round or discussion. The clinical area only at specific area: Haemodialysis Unit for the 6 weeks.
