EKU Hemodialysis Certificate: From Clinical Practice to National Certification Prep
Dates: April 20 - July 17, 2026
Meets: M from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual Course Self-Paced
Registration Fee: $3,500.00
Developed in collaboration with Outset Medical, a medical technology company pioneering a first-of-its-kind technology to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis, this program equips nurses with the clinical expertise and technological insight to advance dialysis care.
Outset Medical serves as a clinical reviewer and innovation partner, ensuring that the program reflects cutting-edge dialysis technology and evidence-based practice.
Program Features
- 12-week, 100% online format for working nurses
- Expert-reviewed curriculum by Outset Medical
- Real-world case studies and dialysis simulations
- Focus on patient-centered, technology-driven care
- Prepares nurses for national certification programs
This partnership between EKU Workforce Development & Community Engagement and Outset Medical bridges innovation, clinical practice, and education - empowering nurses to lead the future of dialysis care.
Course Overview:
Week 1 - Renal Pathophysiology
Week 2 - Complications of Renal Failure
Week 3 - Hemodialysis Principles & Adjunctive Therapies
Week 4 - Water Treatment & Dialyzer Reprocessing
Week 5 - Vascular Access
Week 6 - Complications & Anticoagulation
Week 7 - Pharmacology
Week 8 - Nutrition, IDPN, Transplantation
Week 9 - Nursing Process & Acute Care
Week 10 - Legal, Ethical, Confidentiality
Week 11 - Professional Practice & Home Dialysis
Week 12 - Exam Review & Capstone
Course Disclaimer:
-Completion of the Course does not guarantee passing the CDN exam.
-The Course and Course Content are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind.
-Neither Party shall be liable for any Nurse's exam outcomes or certification results.
Outset Medical serves as a clinical reviewer and innovation partner, ensuring that the program reflects cutting-edge dialysis technology and evidence-based practice.
Program Features
- 12-week, 100% online format for working nurses
- Expert-reviewed curriculum by Outset Medical
- Real-world case studies and dialysis simulations
- Focus on patient-centered, technology-driven care
- Prepares nurses for national certification programs
This partnership between EKU Workforce Development & Community Engagement and Outset Medical bridges innovation, clinical practice, and education - empowering nurses to lead the future of dialysis care.
Course Overview:
Week 1 - Renal Pathophysiology
Week 2 - Complications of Renal Failure
Week 3 - Hemodialysis Principles & Adjunctive Therapies
Week 4 - Water Treatment & Dialyzer Reprocessing
Week 5 - Vascular Access
Week 6 - Complications & Anticoagulation
Week 7 - Pharmacology
Week 8 - Nutrition, IDPN, Transplantation
Week 9 - Nursing Process & Acute Care
Week 10 - Legal, Ethical, Confidentiality
Week 11 - Professional Practice & Home Dialysis
Week 12 - Exam Review & Capstone
Course Disclaimer:
-Completion of the Course does not guarantee passing the CDN exam.
-The Course and Course Content are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind.
-Neither Party shall be liable for any Nurse's exam outcomes or certification results.
Notes:
Continuing Nursing Education Hours Provided by Baptist Health Richmond: 69.9 Contact Hours
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| Fee: | $3,500.00 |
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| CEUs: | 69.90 |
Virtual Course Self-Paced
Cailen W Baker DNP,PMHNP-BC, CNE


