Patient Care for Liver Disorders: Evidence – Based Strategies – Level 6 – NW6053 – Validated by Kingston University
Course overview
Module code: NW6053
This Kingston University validated course is designed to introduce you to the concepts underlying the care of patients with liver dysfunction.
It is important to note that while the content will focus on primary hepatic organ failure, liver dysfunction as it can manifest in any patient as part of their care pathway.
For nurses looking at this resource, it has been constructed in line with the CC3N National competencies for liver critical care nurses (2019), and may be used as a learning guide to assist in their completion.
The module aims are for the participants to:
- Understand the critical functions of the liver and the implications of its dysfunction.
- Evaluate evidence-based patient management strategies, considering individual patient complexities.
- Apply these strategies in clinical practice.
The key aims of the course are to:
- Describe the importance of the liver as an organ, & the consequences associated with dysfunction
- Evaluate the relevant evidence base for patient management strategies, with consideration of the complexities introduced by individual patient factors
- Following completion, attendees will be able to apply to above learning within their own clinical practice moving forwards
Introduction
An overview of the current landscape of liver disease both nationally & globally, socioeconomic challenges influencing the care of patients with liver disease, healthcare stigma & the effect on health outcomes.
Anatomy & Physiology
- Review of the key organs within the hepatobiliary system
- Review of the key functions
- The key markers of both function & dysfunction
- Strategies in both comprehensive clinical & biochemical assessment
Complications
- A review of common complications seen in liver disorders, their pathophysiology, & management approaches considering the latest evidence base
- Includes jaundice, portal hypertension, ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy etc
- Also covers aspects including nutritional support
Specific Conditions
- A review of several common causes of liver disease, with coverage of their development, pathophysiology, evidence-based management, & the patient experience of these conditions
- Includes alcohol related liver disease, cholestatic liver diseases, Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), viral hepatitis etc
- Days provided for both Adult & Paediatric areas of focus
Transplantation
- Coverage of acute liver failure
- Familiarisation & management of immunosuppressant drugs
- An overview of the key issues in liver transplantation today
Cost
The cost of this course is exclusive of VAT
Total 150 (40 hours in classroom; 110 hours guided independent study)
5 Classroom sessions
Your face-to-face training will start on 01/05/2026:
The next cohort dates are as follows:
- Day 1 – 01/05/2026
- Day 2 – 06/05/2026
- Day 3 – 15/05/2026
- Day 4 – 22/05/2026
- Day 5 – 29/05/2026
For the Academic year 25/26, please contact us for further details.
Please Note:
Please note that if your preferred cohort date is not available you will be offered the next available cohort.
Please be mindful cohort date ranges could be subject to change so please mindful these date ranges could change slightly.
Course Leads:
Adam Riedlinger – Senior Practice Development Nurse
Gerardo Navarro – Clinical Coordinator
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