Dialysis Core Curriculum 2026

Recognizing the central role of dialysis therapy in nephrology training and patient care, ASN has updated the Dialysis Core Curriculum to address critical gaps in knowledge and clinical performance related to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. The curriculum spans the full spectrum of dialysis—from foundational principles and treatment modalities to common complications and administrative considerations. Designed for practicing nephrology professionals, the content is delivered in concise, digestible modules that support flexible, real-world learning.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

Describe the core principles underlying all dialysis modalities.
Identify both acute and chronic complications of dialysis and apply appropriate management strategies, including pharmacologic interventions.
Monitor dialysis access and manage associated complications effectively.
Deliver patient-centered care across diverse populations, including those with acute kidney injury, pregnancy, mental health needs, and palliative care considerations—while addressing disparities, quality of life, and economic factors.
Understand the administrative and operational aspects of managing dialysis units.
Evaluate the impact of dialysis on medication handling and apply appropriate dosing adjustments.

Target Audience:

Nephrology certification and recertification candidates
Practicing adult and pediatric nephrologists
Advance Practice Providers
Pharmacists

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Accreditation Statement

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In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Nephrology is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

AMA Credit Designation Statement – Physicians:
The American Society of Nephrology designates this other activity (blended learning) for a maximum of 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NCCPA Credit Designation Statement – Physician Assistants:
NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
Physician Assistants may receive a Certificate of Participation that states this activity has been approved for up to 22.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

ABIM MOC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 22.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to Joint Accreditation for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Method of Participation

Complete the evaluation.
Claim CME.
Complete the MOC Post Test.
Each participant is allowed two attempts to pass the examination (minimum of 70% correct).
Claim ABIM-MOC.
If prompted, follow instructions to populate your date of birth (DOB) and ABIM ID on your ASN profile.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points
Dialysis Core Curriculum 2026 offers MOC points for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Diplomates with the completion of a posttest and commitment-to-change questions in this activity's evaluation.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to:

22.75 MOC points in the ABIM's MOC program

Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity.

MOC Requirements

To obtain American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points, physicians must meet the following criteria:

Be certified by ABIM in internal medicine and/or nephrology and enrolled in the ABIM MOC program.
Complete a reflective statement and commitment-to-change questions to be reviewed and approved by ASN education staff.

CME//MOC Termination Date: May 31, 2029, 11:59 PM ET.
*After this date, ABIM and ABP MOC Points will not be available.

ASN thanks the faculty and experts who contributed to Dialysis Core Curriculum's educational content.

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