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Take kidney replacement therapy training to a new level

What is NxStage® Virtual Learning?

The NxStage Virtual Learning Program is a convenient continuing education program available for nurses delivering kidney replacement therapy. Using audio, video, and internet technology, experience live hands-on instruction, virtually bringing a NxStage nurse educator to your facility without the constraints and complications of travel and scheduling. Now it’s easier than ever for nurses to receive ongoing education in kidney replacement therapy!

Courses Offered

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Customization of course content is also available

The NxStage Virtual Learning Program can be presented right in your facility. Our experts will help you connect and test the computer system prior to your training program.

System Requirements

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  • Monitor
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • Web/HDcam

  • Wired recommended

  • Mac OS X with MacOS 10.7 or later
  • Windows 10, 8, 8.1, 7

  • Safari5+
  • Firefox
  • Chrome

  • Recommended: Dual Core 2Ghz or higher
  • Minimum: Single Core 1Ghz or higher
  • 4Gb RAM

We’re excited to bring this program to you!

For more information or to schedule a class, please fill out this form or email virtual_learning_program@fmc-na.com.

  • This 1-hour class focuses on identifying and resolving clotting and clogging encountered during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) using the NxStage System.
  • This 1-hour class focuses on troubleshooting the most common cautions and alarms encountered during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) using the NxStage System.
  • This 1-hour class focuses on troubleshooting issues encountered with vascular access during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) using the NxStage System.
  • This 1-hour class focuses on troubleshooting of most common cautions and alarms encountered during therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) therapy using the NxStage System.
  • This 4-hour class will train new users on operating the NxStage system to run continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT). New user training program focuses on introduction to the NxStage system, therapies offered, set up and prime of the system, programming and maintenance during treatment, troubleshooting common cautions and alarms, common procedures, and return of blood with temporary disconnect. Live demonstrations as well as presentation provided. Optional super-user supported, hands-on portion that can be monitored by the Virtual Learning Program (VLP) facilitator.
  • This 3.5-hour class will train new users on operating the NxStage system while running continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT). New user training program includes introduction to the NxStage system, therapies offered, programming and maintenance during treatment, troubleshooting most common cautions and alarms, common procedures, and return of blood with temporary disconnect. Live demonstrations and presentation provided. Optional super-user supported hands-on portion that can be monitored by the Virtual Learning Program (VLP) facilitator.
  • This 6-hour class will train new users on operating the NxStage system while running therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). New user training program includes introduction to the NxStage system, therapies offered, set-up and prime of the system, programming and maintenance during treatment, troubleshooting of common cautions and alarms, common procedures, and return of blood. Live demonstration and presentation provided. Optional super-user supported hands-on portion that can be monitored by the Virtual Learning Program (VLP) facilitator.

Risks and Responsibilities

Kidney replacement therapy, as with any medical therapy is not without risks. The decision of which therapy and medical device to use should be made by the physician, based on previous experience and on the individual facts and circumstances of the patient.

There is no literature demonstrating that one therapy is clinically better than the other.1

The use of anticoagulation is at the discretion of the prescribing physician.


References

  1. Kraus MA. Selection of Dialysate and replacement fluids and management of electrolyte and acid-base disturbances. Semin Dial 2009;22(2):137-140

 

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