Course Title: Certification in Urinalysis & Renal Function Testing

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Fundamentals of Urinalysis & Renal Physiology

• Overview of Kidney Structure & Function

• Importance of Urinalysis in Disease Diagnosis

• Types of Urine Samples: Random, Midstream, 24-Hour Collection

• Proper Techniques for Urine Collection & Handling

• Laboratory Safety & Quality Control in Urinalysis

Week 2: Physical, Chemical & Microscopic Examination of Urine

• Physical Properties: Color, Clarity, Specific Gravity, Odor

• Chemical Analysis: pH, Protein, Glucose, Ketones, Bilirubin

• Microscopic Examination of Urine Sediment (RBCs, WBCs, Casts, Crystals, Bacteria)

• Automated Urinalysis vs. Manual Microscopy

• Common Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) & Their Diagnosis

Week 3: Renal Function Testing & Clinical Correlation

• Kidney Function Tests (KFT): Serum Creatinine, BUN, eGFR

• Urinary Electrolytes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride

• Proteinuria & Albuminuria: Early Markers of Kidney Disease

• Urine Osmolality & Concentration Tests

• Case Study: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) & Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

Week 4: Advanced Urinary Diagnostics & Case Studies

• Urinary Biomarkers for Kidney Disease (NGAL, Cystatin C)

• Urine Cytology for Cancer Screening (Bladder, Renal Cell Carcinoma)

• Renal Stones & Their Analysis (Calcium Oxalate, Uric Acid, Struvite)

• Emerging Technologies in Urine Testing (Biosensors, AI in Diagnostics)

• Case Studies: Clinical Applications of Urinalysis & Renal Function Tests

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity