The Integrated Dialysis Facilities (HK) Ltd, the Hong Kong Baptist Hospital and the Lions Kidney Education Centre had been organizing a Professional Certificate in Renal Nursing in conjunction with the Open University of Hong Kong since 2010. It is open to all the RN and EN in Hong Kong.

From this year, the course is expanded to include a Diploma in Renal Nursing. The course is divided into 5 modules, those who have completed the first two will be awarded the Certificate in Renal Nursing. Those who had completed the remaining 3 modules will be awarded Diploma in Renal nursing.