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About Nephlearn

Nephlearn is a unique one of its kind learning management system dedicated to empowering dialysis healthcare professionals with advanced skills and techniques. Launched on August 6, 2023, Nephlearn is the brainchild of Dr. Ashwini Ookalkar, a distinguished pathologist with over three decades of expertise in dialysis administration.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality continuing education that elevates patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equipping every dialysis related professional with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their field.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the premier learning and skill development management system for dialysis professionals worldwide. We aspire to set the standard for excellence in education within the dialysis community, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

Nephlearn caters to a diverse audience of healthcare professionals involved in direct dialysis care, including nurses, technicians, nutritionists, and more. Other professionals handling dialysis cases like intensivists, Resident Medical officers can also avail of the benefits. Our comprehensive platform is designed to meet the unique learning needs of each individual within the dialysis ecosystem.

Who We Serve?

OUR VALUES

Quality,

not quantity

At NephLearn, we believe that learning should be engaging, interactive, and accessible. Our platform offers a detailed video-based technical input, and engaging lectures all designed to enhance your learning experience. With our on-demand format, you can learn at your own pace and tailor your educational journey to your specific needs.

By joining NephLearn, professionals can -

  • Stay updated on the latest advancements and best practices in dialysis care, ensuring they provide the highest standard of care for their patients.

  • Stay up-to-date with continuous learning through webinars, quizzes, and podcasts with dialysis professionals.

  • Enhance their knowledge and skills, enabling them to tackle the challenges of dialysis care with confidence and proficiency.

Join our community of dialysis professionals today and unlock a world of opportunities for growth and development. Explore the resources available on NephLearn and take your practice to the next level.

Why Nephlearn?

Access to industry-leading instructors and thought leaders in the field of dialysis care.

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Regular updates and additions to our course catalog, ensuring that our content remains current and relevant.

Interactive discussion forums and networking opportunities to connect with peers and share insights and experiences.

Personalized support and guidance from our team of experts to help you achieve your learning goals.

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Meet Your Trainer

Dr. Ashwini Dhananjay Ookalkar is a distinguished Pathologist known for her expertise in healthcare quality management and administration. With an MBBS from Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital in Mumbai, a DPB in 2000, and a DNB in Pathology in 2002, hse has a solid educational foundation. Her commitment to excellence is evident through certifications like Lead Auditor for ISO 9001:2012 and Internal Auditor for ISO 15189:2012, Laboratory Accreditation. She is one of the few Qualified Auditors for Dialysis Centres in the country. She is also a Qualified Assessor for IVF/ART centres, Stroke centres.

In research, Dr. Ookalkar's contributions are significant. Her studies on coagulation profiles in deep vein thrombosis among nephrotic syndrome patients and infection control in hemodialysis using FMEA have gained widespread recognition. She's a Life Member of the Indian Medical Association and has served as Past Secretary of the Vidarbha Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists.

Dr. Ookalkar's entrepreneurial drive is evident in her initiatives. She completed a course on Design Thinking, from IIT Delhi and founded the "Dialysis Techniques for Beginners" Learning Management System, winning the Student Choice Award. As National Faculty for the Indian Society of Nephrology-West Zone, she shares insights on quality audits in dialysis units, solidifying her leadership in healthcare quality management.

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Dr Ashwini OOkhalkar

Dialysis Centre Accreditation Assessor