Pre-Congress CME Workshops

| Pre-Congress CME Workshops |

Basics of Peritoneal Dialysis Workshop

Supported by Adcock Ingram Critical Care

This workshop is designed for nephrologists and trainees who are new to peritoneal dialysis, as well as experienced nurses preparing to manage patients on PD and considering progression to specialist PD nursing roles. It provides a comprehensive overview of all key aspects of peritoneal dialysis, incorporating the latest evidence to inform optimal prescription practices and the management of PD-related complications. Delivered by internationally recognised nephrologists with extensive expertise in PD care, the workshop offers a strong educational foundation and serves as an ideal introduction to the scientific programme that follows at the ISPD Congress.

Practicalities of PD Workshop

This workshop is primarily targeted at peritoneal dialysis nurses and addresses the core topics underpinning safe, high-quality patient care, including patient selection and training, peritoneal equilibration testing (PET), prescription principles, and other essential aspects of PD practice. The programme includes a dedicated hands-on practical session, enabling delegates to translate theory into practice and consolidate key skills. Following its highly successful delivery at the ISPD Congress in Dubai, this workshop is expected to be in strong demand. It will be delivered by leading international PD nurse specialists and nephrologists, ensuring an authoritative, practical, and evidence-informed learning experience.

Fundamentals of PD Workshop

Supported by Fresenius Medical Care

This workshop provides a comprehensive, evidence-based update on contemporary PD practice, spanning surgical considerations, membrane preservation, symptom control, electrolyte and fluid management, frailty, and personalised prescribing. Through focused lectures and interactive case-based discussions, the programme integrates the latest clinical evidence and guideline-informed approaches with practical strategies applicable across diverse care settings, including low-resource environments. The workshop is delivered by a faculty of distinguished international experts, offering attendees an authoritative, clinically relevant learning experience designed to enhance competence, confidence, and patient outcomes in peritoneal dialysis care.

Hands on PD Access Workshop

Supported by Vantive

The Hands-on PD Access Workshop at the ISPD Congress offers an intensive, practice-focused learning experience addressing the fundamentals of peritoneal dialysis access alongside supervised, hands-on training in bedside PD catheter insertion. The programme combines concise, evidence-informed lectures with live demonstrations covering best practices, peri-operative assessment and preparation, paediatric and adult insertion techniques, management of access-related complications, and post-operative catheter care. Designed to build confidence and procedural competence, this highly sought-after course provides delegates with a unique opportunity to translate knowledge directly into practice. Places are strictly limited, and early registration is strongly recommended.