Renal Function Testing

I.   Program Content

1. Trainees are encouraged to develop knowledge and expetise in the following areas including indications, contraindications, complications, interpretation of results, cost effectiveness, and application to patient care of:
1. Urinalysis including dipstick and sediment.
   
2. Measurement of renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration rate, including interpretation of serum creatinine and calculation of its clearnce.
   
3. Measurement of renal concentrating and diluting capacity.
   
4. Measurement of microalbuminuria.
   
5. Measurement of proteinuria using semiquantitatiove and quantitative methods.
   
6. Assessment of urinary acidification.
   
7. Assessment of renal sodium and potassium handling.
   
8. Renal radiology.

a.  Urography.

b.  Ultrasonography.

c.  Radionucleide scans.

d.  Computed tomography.

e.  Magnetic resonance imaging.

f.  Renal circulation imaging (angiography).

II.   Patient Care Experience

1. Trainees must be given sufficient direct experience to develop expertise in the performance and interpreetaiton of:
1. Urinalysis.
   
2. Accurate and timed complete collection of urine for renal function testing, proteinuria, and microalbuminuria.
   
3. Fractional excretion of electrolytes.
   
4. Renal Function clearance studies (optional).