Course: Vascular Access for Hemodialysis

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Course title Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
Course code CH2/VC063
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 5
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Janečková Jana, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
Course content
The theoretical portion of the course begins with a description of vascular access routes for dialysis. The first part is dedicated to autologous vascular access with an emphasis on anatomical correlations. The second part is dedicated to vascular access using prostheses. Both parts conclude with an explanation of complications and treatment possibilities. The theoretical portion is followed by a practical portion where students attempt to surgically introduce a vascular anastomosis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Introduce students to various possibilities of ensuring vascular access for hemodialysis.
Students will orientate in problematic of vascular access for hemodialysis, timing of their creation and the technique of the creation.
Prerequisites
Basic surgicel knowledge, knowledge of anatomy.

Assessment methods and criteria
Dialog

Pass, if he/she attends and actively participate in the discussion and demonstrate knowledge.
Recommended literature
  • Chytilová, E. a kol. (2015). Cévní přístupy pro hemodialýzu. Mladá fronta.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2021) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2019) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): - (2021) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Study plan (Version): General Medicine (2018) Category: Medical sciences 5 Recommended year of study:5, Recommended semester: -