(Designed for General Practitioners to Diagnose, Treat & Refer Renal and Urological Conditions Confidently in OPD Settings)
Duration: 3 Months
Mode: 100% Online (Recorded Video Lectures + Case-Based Learning + Drug Protocols + PDF Notes)
Eligibility: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BUMS, BNYS, BEMS, Physiotherapists, Doctor of Pharmacy
Course Objective:
This course aims to provide essential clinical knowledge of renal (kidney) diseases and urological conditions, equipping general practitioners with the confidence to manage common OPD presentations, early detection of critical issues, and proper referral decisions.
Syllabus – 10 Clinically-Focused Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Renal Medicine & Urology
Anatomy and physiology of the kidneys and urinary tract
Role of GFR, creatinine, and eGFR in assessment
Red flags in renal/urological disease
OPD evaluation and urine analysis basics
Module 2: Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease (AKI & CKD)
Diagnostic criteria and stages of CKD
Common causes: diabetes, hypertension, nephrotoxins
AKI recognition and early management
When to refer for dialysis
Module 3: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Males and Females
Pathophysiology and classifications: cystitis, pyelonephritis
Recurrent UTI evaluation and management
UTI in diabetics and pregnancy
Pharmacotherapy and resistance issues
Module 4: Nephrotic Syndrome & Glomerulonephritis
Proteinuria, hematuria – diagnostic clues
Minimal change disease, FSGS, post-infectious GN
Clinical presentation, investigations, and pharmacologic approach
Role of steroids and immunosuppressants
Module 5: Renal Stone Disease (Nephrolithiasis)
Stone types and risk factors
Clinical presentation: flank pain, hematuria, obstruction
Imaging choices: ultrasound, KUB, NCCT
Medical management and dietary advice
Module 6: Common Urological Conditions in OPD
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): symptoms, diagnosis, drugs
Hematuria: causes and evaluation
Hydrocele, varicocele, phimosis
Urinary incontinence and retention
Module 7: Hypertension in Renal Disease & Electrolyte Imbalance
Secondary hypertension from renal causes
Sodium, potassium, and acid-base disorders
Hyperkalemia management in OPD
Drug-induced nephrotoxicity and how to prevent
Module 8: Pharmacology in Renal Medicine & Urology
Antibiotics in renal insufficiency
Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, anticholinergics
Dosing adjustments in CKD
Urology drugs for BPH, incontinence, infections
Module 9: Clinical Case-Based Discussions
Case 1: Elderly male with LUTS and BPH
Case 2: Young female with recurrent UTI
Case 3: Patient with CKD Stage 3 and anemia
Case 4: Renal colic in diabetic patient
Module 10: OPD Practice Tips, Diet, Referral & Certification
When to refer to a nephrologist/urologist
Renal diet basics (low sodium, potassium, protein)
Lifestyle, hydration, and prevention strategies
Final assessment + Quick OPD guide PDF + Certification
Certification Outcome:
By the end of this course, learners will: Confidently manage renal and urological complaints in OPD
Recognize high-risk patients and early warning signs
Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic therapies safely
Understand when and how to refer to higher centers