Established in 2001 with the aim of improving health outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), KCAT works in conjunction with prominent kidney specialists, health professionals, educators, government and consumers. It provides education for health professionals around a number of issues related to CKD.

KCAT offers a series of educational workshop modules which can be utilised for general practitioners, practice nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals. Workshops are offered FREE to Divisions of General Practice and other interested organisations around Australia and are designed to assist with developing skills in the detection and management of CKD.

All KCAT GP workshops are accredited with RACGP and ACRRM and endorsed through the RCNA Life Long Learning Program (3LP).

Individual two hour KCAT Workshops or a six hour Active Learning Module can be undertaken. Workshops may also be adapted to suit a one hour seminar or conference format. See latest news and events here in the KCAT News May 2010.

Eight KCAT Workshop Modules are currently available

• Early detection and management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• CKD and Diabetes
• CKD: What the practice nurse needs to know 
• Haematuria and urinary tract infection
• Issues in CKD – 4 different case studies
• Management of Resistant Hypertension in General Practice
• Management of Stage 3 CKD in General Practice  

Each two-hour workshop generally consists of a didactic presentation, small group work using case studies, as well as a plenary discussion. A general practitioner chairs the workshop, whilst a nephrologist (organised by KCAT) facilitates and provides expert advice to address questions raised by participants. Practice Nurse workshops are presented by experienced senior renal nurses. All educational materials are provided and include a PowerPoint slide show and relevant support material. 

Following the workshop, KCAT completes a comprehensive post-evaluation report with participants reporting a strong increase in their knowledge of kidney disease, following the workshop.

KCAT resources and information

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in General Practice book 
    -  Reference Card for CKD Management in General Practice 
    -  eGFR Calculator and online tools
Kidney Check Australia Taskforce (KCAT) Evidence Base 
KCAT Publications Reference List 
KCAT Promotional Flyer 

Ms Breonny Robson  |  KCAT Project Manager  |  GPO Box 9993 Adelaide SA 5001
breonny.robson@kidney.org.au  |  Phone 08 8334 7555  |  Fax 08 8334 7540