Learn how to diagnose and manage acute kidney injury (AKI) in clinical practice. You will understand AKI classification, causes, and treatment strategies, including fluid management, drug adjustments, and dialysis indications.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Acute Kidney Injury: From Diagnosis to Dialysis is a comprehensive, clinically focused course designed to help you understand and manage AKI in hospital and critical care settings.
You will build a strong foundation in kidney function and progress into mastering the diagnosis, classification, and management of acute kidney injury using internationally recognized guidelines such as KDIGO.
You will learn how to identify different types of AKI, including prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal causes, and understand how each type impacts patient management. The course also guides you through structured patient assessment, including clinical evaluation, laboratory interpretation, and urine analysis.
In addition, you will develop practical skills in fluid management, electrolyte correction, and drug-induced nephrotoxicity prevention, which are critical in improving patient outcomes. You will also learn when and how to initiate renal replacement therapy (dialysis) based on clinical indications.
Through real clinical cases and applied scenarios, you will gain the confidence to manage AKI patients effectively in both ward and ICU settings.
Acute kidney injury is a common and serious condition in hospitalized patients, especially in ICU settings, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality.
This course is essential because it will help you:
Mastering AKI management is a critical skill for any healthcare professional involved in patient care, critical care, or medication management.
Dr. Sara Youssif Ibrahim is a highly experienced clinical pharmacy leader, academic educator, and pharmacology specialist with a distinguished career spanning both regulatory and hospital-based practice. With a PhD and MSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Al-Azhar University, alongside board certification in clinical pharmacotherapy, Dr. Sara brings a rare combination of scientific depth, clinical expertise, and leadership excellence.
She currently serves as the Head of Clinical Pharmacy at Kobry El-Koba Military Medical Complex, one of Egypt’s leading healthcare institutions, where she leads clinical pharmacy services, oversees multidisciplinary care optimization, and drives the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic strategies. She has also held the same leadership role at Al-Galaa Military Medical Complex, further reinforcing her extensive experience in managing high-performing clinical pharmacy departments.
Dr. Sara plays a pivotal role in shaping future healthcare professionals through her academic and training contributions. She serves as a clinical preceptor for PharmD students across multiple universities and is a lecturer in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice at Ahram Canadian University. Her commitment to education is further reflected in her involvement in structured training programs and preceptor development initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Dr. Sara spent over 15 years at the Egyptian Drug Authority, where she gained deep expertise in quality control, regulatory standards, and pharmacological evaluation. This foundation provides her with a unique perspective that integrates regulatory compliance with clinical application, enhancing medication safety and therapeutic effectiveness.
Her professional development includes advanced training in antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacoeconomics, and renal dose optimization, enabling her to address complex clinical challenges with a data-driven and patient-centered approach.
With a strong track record in leadership, education, and clinical excellence, Dr. Sara continues to contribute significantly to advancing clinical pharmacy practice and improving healthcare outcomes across institutional and academic settings.
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