Explain key basic science-based definitions (i.e. dialysis, osmosis, diffusion, convection, membrane properties).

Understand concepts that influence PD delivery, and apply these to management of PD clinically (i.e. indications and contraindications, ultrafiltration, clearance, and infection control).

Discuss and manipulate various components of a PD prescription (i.e. sodium, potassium, dextrose, heparin, antibiotics, fill time, drain time, dwell time, cycle number, fill volume) in response to different patient scenarios, including as a given patient’s needs change over time.

Apply a systematic approach to evaluating each patient, including physical exam, effluent evaluation, laboratory and fluid balance results evaluation, and assessment of the PD set-up.

Recognize and respond to physical exam, effluent, laboratory results, fluid balance results, and technical aspects of the PD set-up, including diagnostic testing and management.

Understand key mechanical aspects of PD delivery, including include movement of fill bag and drain bags, clamping and unclamping of catheters.

Understand when to deliver, and when to avoid, common medications used with PD (i.e. sodium supplementation, intraperitoneal antibiotics, and fibrinolytics).

Recognize and manage key common patient-specific complications (i.e. dehydration, peritoneal catheter leak, peritonitis, and poor ultrafiltration).

Recognize and manage key common electrolyte abnormalities (i.e. hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia).

Recognize and manage key common mechanical complications (i.e. catheter obstruction, clamped catheter, inadequate fill bag height, inadequate drain bag height)