🧫 Certificate Course in Renal Medicine & Urology (CCRMU)

(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

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