EDTNA/ERCA About us History

History & Background

Did you participate at our 47th EDTNA/ERCA International Conference this year in Genoa? If not, you have the chance to experience the Achievements of EDTNA/ERCA during the last two years. Take the opportunity and look at the movie!

The European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA) was established in 1971 to address the special educational needs of nurses and other healthcare professionals caring for patients who suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease. This includes all aspects of renal treatment prevention and early detection of Chronic Kidney Disease, management of dialysis therapy, transplantation and supportive care. Since then, the Association has grown to become one of the most important forums in the world for exchanging of information and experience for all members of the renal care team who treat and care for patients suffering from renal disease.

EDTNA/ERCA is a multidisciplinary organization of individual members. Association membership is open to nurses, technicians, social workers, dieticians, unit managers, transplant co-ordinators, and any other professionals working with renal patients. EDTNA/ERCA currently has about 1600 members from more than 70 countries.

EDTNA/ERCA has expert clinician-based volunteers from a variety of healthcare fields. The volunteers are working collaboratively through project groups supported by Consultants in the following areas: Anaemia, Haemodialysis, Nutrition, Psychosocial care, Peritoneal Dialysis, CKD, Education and Transplantation.

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EDTNA/ERCA History 1971 - 2017