Free Nephrology CME Courses

Kidney disease is a growing global health concern, affecting millions of patients and intersecting with a wide array of comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune conditions. Clinicians who care for patients with renal impairment must stay up to date with evolving clinical guidelines, treatment strategies, and technologies. FreeCME offers a dedicated selection of free online nephrology CME courses that deliver high-quality, evidence-based education for providers seeking to enhance their knowledge in nephrology and renal care—without cost or barriers.

Each course is developed in partnership with accredited CME providers, ensuring that the material is both clinically accurate and aligned with the latest standards of care. Whether you're managing early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), optimizing dialysis protocols, addressing electrolyte disturbances, or exploring transplant considerations, these CME activities provide valuable insights that support better outcomes across the continuum of kidney care.

Courses are delivered in a convenient, on-demand format, allowing you to learn on your own schedule and pace. After completing a short assessment, you can instantly download your CME or CE certificate—making it easy to satisfy licensure, certification, or professional development requirements efficiently. These offerings are especially valuable for busy clinicians balancing inpatient consults, outpatient care, and interdisciplinary team responsibilities.

The FreeCME nephrology curriculum covers a wide range of critical and timely topics, including:

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging, risk stratification, and slowing disease progression

• Hypertension management in patients with renal disease, including RAAS inhibitors and SGLT2 inhibitors

• Acute kidney injury (AKI) recognition, evaluation, and treatment in inpatient and ICU settings

• Dialysis modalities and care, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, vascular access, and patient education

• Electrolyte and acid-base disturbances, such as hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and hyponatremia

• Kidney transplantation, including indications, immunosuppressive therapy, and post-transplant monitoring

• Renal complications of systemic diseases, including diabetes, lupus, and COVID-19-associated AKI

• Medication management in renal impairment, focusing on dosage adjustments, toxicity, and drug interactions

These CME activities are ideal for nephrologists as well as internal medicine providers, hospitalists, NPs, and PAs who frequently manage patients with renal conditions. Many of the courses also reflect current practice guidelines from organizations such as the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO), National Kidney Foundation (NKF), and American Society of Nephrology (ASN).