HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

KCAT (Kidney Check Australia Taskforce) is responsible for Kidney Health Australia’s Heath Professional Education program. KCAT was established in 2001 with the aim of improving health outcomes for Australians with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). KCAT activities are governed by an expert committee, which comprises prominent kidney specialists, health professionals, educators and consumers.

KCAT offers a series of world class education modules for Australian Health Professionals. These modules are run as interactive learning sessions aiming to improve the knowledge, detection and management of kidney disease in general practice. KCAT continues to be the leading voice in kidney education in Australia. We are the only organisation offering comprehensive education on kidney disease to health professionals.

	Chronic Kidney Disease Management in General Practice This is the 2nd edition of our popular CKD guideline book> for General Practice which supercedes the previous version and contains important new information.  New CKD staging system and colour-coded action plans New recommendations albuminuria New eGFR recommendations New blood pressure targets This book is available for PDF download - or in hard-copy. You may also order this booklet by usin gthis  special Order Form>. Send this form by email, with your contact details to KCAT@kidney.org.au - overseas order are not available. Booklet is formally endorsed by RACGP, the ANZSN and Kidney Health Australia.
	CKD MANAGEMENT BOOK- PROMOTIONAL POSTER Chronic Kidney Disease Management in General Practice This handy poster displays the key points from this booklet. It has been designed to be displayed in your surgery. Download poster from link above. Poster available online only.
NEW! Online learning module for GPs, nurses and other health professionals	Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease – A Sinister Combination This education investigates the relationship between kidney disease and diabetes and the significant changes in management that are required in individuals who have both conditions. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease and approximately 1/3 of all people with diabetes will have Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD). RACGP - 2 CPD points * ACCRM - 1 PD point * RCNA - 1 CNE point (1 hour) Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Management in General Practice This KCAT education discusses the detection of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in general practice. Staging of CKD is discussed and action plans for each stage outlined. Complications of CKD are listed and targets for various clinical features are described. The role of the management team is outlined and indications for referral to a nephrologist are discussed. RACGP - 2 CPD points * ACCRM - 1 PD point * RCNA - 1 CNE point (1 hour)
	Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Chronic Kidney Disease Duration: 1 hour - password to register: kidney Presenter: Professor David Johnson MB BS (Hons), FRACP, PhD, PSM Early Detection & Management of Chronic Kidney Disease - new recommendations 2012  Duration: 1 hour Presenter: Professor David Johnson MB BS (Hons), FRACP, PhD, PSM

INTERACTIVE EDUCATION SESSIONS

KCAT provides education for:

• General Practitioners
• Nurses
• Aboriginal Health Workers
• Pharmacists
• Other health professionals

KCAT education is offered in a number of formats including:

• 1 hour or 2 hour interactive face to face workshops
• Active Learning Modules - run as full day workshops or split over multiple dates
• KCAT Online Learning - through Think GP .

KCAT partners with external organisation such as Medicare Locals to deliver our education, and offers our modules for FREE to groups interested in hosting a workshop. Find out more from the KCAT GP Education Program brochure and the more extensive KCAT info pack 2013.

Education modules for GPs and primary care groups

1. Early detection and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
2. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Diabetes
3. Management of Resistant Hypertension in General Practice
4. Management of Stage 3 CKD in General Practice
5. Chronic Kidney Disease and the elderly
6. Haematuria and Urinary Tract Infection
7. Chronic Kidney Disease: Issues for General Practitioners
8. Chronic Kidney Disease in Indigenous Australians
9. Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in CKD - NEW 2012

Education Modules for Nurses

1. CKD: What the Practice Nurse needs to know 
2. CKD and Diabetes: For the Practice Nurse

 Education Modules for other Health Professionals

1. CKD and Diabetes: For the Diabetes Educator

Kidney Health Australia is an accredited provider for the Royal College of General Practitioners QI&CPD program and an Authorised Provider of Endorsed Courses for the Royal College of Nursing Australia. All KCAT Workshop modules are approved for RACGP, ACRRM and RCNA points and individual sessions can be accredited as required.

CONTACT OUR KCAT TEAM
     Breonny Robson - National Health Professional Education Manager (Maternity leave till 1 July 2013)
     Marie Ludlow - Acting National Health Professional Education Manager
     Claire Sheeky - Health Professional Educator Coordinator

The Kidney Check Australia Taskforce Office
Kidney Health Australia, GPO Box 9993 Adelaide SA 5001 
KCAT@kidney.org.au * Call 08 8334 7555 * Fax 08 8334 7540

For quick access referring to KCAT webpage, use simple url: www.kcat.org.au

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