AFIDTN

Name

AFIDTN

Legal name

Association Française des Infirmiers(ères) de Dialyse, Transplantation et Néphrologie

Website

https://afidtn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nephrology Nursing Professional Education

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (61), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAB

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYMPAJACAL

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Professional & Legal Publishing (Standards, Compliance, Reference)

SECONDARYEDAGABAF

Health Sciences & Nursing

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Higher Education Textbooks & Courseware

Keywords

• Nephrology nursing training
• Dialysis continuing education
• Renal transplantation nursing
• Professional nursing association
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bihorel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Training fees: Revenue from professional training courses and sessions for nurses in dialysis, transplantation and nephrology. Training prices range from 780€ to 2,320€ depending on course duration and content.
2. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for association members, priced at 41€ per year (2026).
3. Publication sales: Sales of professional publications including the 'Échanges' review (8€ per issue), books such as 'L'infirmière en Néphrologie' (34€) and 'L'abord vasculaire pour hémodialyse' (37€), and other educational materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AFIDTN is a French non-profit professional association that delivers specialized continuing-education training, professional publications, and an annual conference for nurses working in nephrology, dialysis, and renal transplantation. Its portfolio includes approximately 14 standalone training courses, the 'Échanges' professional journal, reference books, an e-learning platform, and customized in-house training delivered at healthcare facilities across France.

Product overview

AFIDTN (Association Française des Infirmier(e)s de Dialyse, Transplantation et Néphrologie) is a professional association offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized training courses and professional resources for nurses in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation. The core offering consists of approximately 16 structured training courses covering topics such as vascular access, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplantation, diabetes and kidney disease, nutrition, pain management, therapeutic hypnosis, nursing research, patient pathway coordination, and aggression/best practice management. AFIDTN also publishes the professional journal 'Revue Échanges' (issues N°50-154 at €8 each), reference books including 'L'infirmière en Néphrologie' (€34) and 'L'abord vasculaire pour hémodialyse' (€37), and organizes annual National Sessions conferences. Additional services include an e-learning platform, online bibliography database, professional forums, and a job board. The association has offered in-house training (intra-établissement) services since 2020 and holds ISO 9001 and Qualiopi certifications for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation Dialyse, Transplantation et Néphrologie Comprehensive foundational training covering dialysis, transplantation, and nephrology concepts, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation procedures, and patient care. Targeted at nurses in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation departments.
• Formation Abords Vasculaires (Vascular Access Training) Theoretical and practical training on vascular access for hemodialysis, covering surgical, radiological, and nursing aspects of fistula and catheter management. Targeted at nurses managing dialysis access.
• Formation Dialyse Péritonéale (Peritoneal Dialysis) Training on peritoneal dialysis techniques, solutions, and patient education for nursing staff. Targeted at nurses working in peritoneal dialysis units.
• Formation Transplantation Rénale (Renal Transplantation) Training on kidney transplantation including organ donation, pre-transplant evaluation, immunosuppression, and post-operative care. Targeted at nurses in transplantation services.
• Formation Diabète et Insuffisance Rénale Training on diabetes management in renal patients, covering diabetic nephropathy, glycemic control, and treatment considerations. Targeted at nurses managing patients with comorbid diabetes and kidney disease.
• Formation Nutrition et Dénutrition IRC Training on nutrition and malnutrition management for chronic kidney disease patients, including dietary recommendations and therapeutic education. Targeted at nurses in chronic kidney disease care.
• Formation Hypnose et Communication Thérapeutique Communication and therapeutic hypnosis training for healthcare professionals, including advanced 3-day perfectionnement course. Targeted at nurses seeking advanced communication skills.
• Formation Recherche en Soins Infirmiers Introduction to nursing research methods, evidence-based practice, PubMed database usage, and research protocol development. Targeted at nurses developing research competencies.
• Formation Prise en Charge de la Douleur Pain management training for chronic disease patients, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches and therapeutic communication. Targeted at nurses managing pain in renal care patients.
• Formation Coordination du Parcours Patient MRC Patient pathway coordination training for chronic kidney disease management, including ETP, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Targeted at nurses coordinating chronic kidney disease patient care.
• Formation Agressivité / Bientraitance Training on understanding patient aggression and implementing beneficent care practices in chronic kidney disease settings. Targeted at nurses managing challenging patient interactions.
• Formation Sexualité et Insuffisance Rénale Training on sexual health and kidney disease, addressing sexual dysfunction and therapeutic communication. Targeted at nurses addressing sensitive topics in renal care.
• Formation Infirmière en Pratique Avancée (IPA) Advanced practice nursing training for nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation settings. Targeted at nurses pursuing advanced practice roles (IPA).
• Sessions Nationales Annual national conference bringing together nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation professionals for education, research exchange, and professional networking. Targeted at the French nephrology nursing community.
• Formation Intra-établissement (In-House Training) Customized in-house training services delivered at healthcare facilities. Targeted at hospitals, clinics, and dialysis centers seeking tailored nurse training programs.
• Revue Échanges Professional journal published by AFIDTN covering topics in nephrology, dialysis, transplantation, and nursing practice. Priced at €8.00 per issue. Targeted at nephrology nurses and healthcare professionals.
• L'infirmière en Néphrologie (Book) Comprehensive reference book on nephrology nursing (4th edition, 320 pages, €34.00), covering hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, transplantation, pediatrics, dietetics, and psychological aspects. Targeted at nephrology nurses.
• L'abord vasculaire pour hémodialyse (Book) Reference book on vascular access for hemodialysis (3rd edition, 265 pages, €37.00), covering surgical techniques, complications, and nursing care. Targeted at nurses managing dialysis vascular access.
• AFIDTN Annual Membership Annual association membership priced at €41 per year (valid January 1 to December 31), providing nurses and healthcare professionals access to the AFIDTN community, forums, and member resources. Targeted at nurses in nephrology, dialysis, and transplantation.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LKN MedicalminorOthersMedical equipment partner supporting AFIDTN's training and professional activities.
• NIPROminorOthersMedical products company providing support for dialysis training and education.
• PHYSIDIAminorOthersHealthcare company supporting AFIDTN's professional development activities.
• BROTHIERminorOthersMedical products partner for AFIDTN training and education programs.
• B.BRAUNminorOthersMajor healthcare company providing support for professional training in dialysis.
• HEMOTECHminorOthersMedical equipment company specializing in dialysis products, presented new fistula needle model at 2026 National Sessions.
• ASTELLASminorOthersPharmaceutical company supporting AFIDTN's professional education activities.
• AIRG FranceminorOthersPatient association for genetic kidney diseases, partnered with AFIDTN for mutual support and information exchange.
• ASTRAZENECAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner of the National Sessions of AFIDTN - BEAUNE, from May 27 to 29, 2026. Major pharmaceutical company supporting the annual conference.
• AMGENminorOthersBiotechnology company supporting AFIDTN's professional activities.
• BERNAS MEDICALminorOthersMedical company supporting AFIDTN training and education programs.
• EDTNA/ERCA (European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean professional association for dialysis and transplant nurses. AFIDTN founders were members of EDTNA and created the French association in 1980 to promote nursing care in nephrology in France.
• OGDPC/DPC (Agence Nationale du Développement Professionnel Continu)minorOthersFrench national agency for continuing professional development. AFIDTN is registered with OGDPC for training program approvals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fresenius Medical Care: Global leader in dialysis products and provider of dialysis services. Operates internal training academies for nurses and technicians across its network and is a major employer of AFIDTN's target audience — overlapping education ecosystem, with potential to compete for training mindshare.
• B. Braun Avitum: Dialysis care division of B. Braun providing products, services, and training programs for renal-care professionals. Already a partner of AFIDTN, but also operates its own training content for nurses working in affiliated centers — a comparable but employer-led education model.
• Diaverum: International dialysis provider with significant French operations. Runs internal training and clinical education programs for its nursing workforce — alternative channel through which AFIDTN's target audience may receive specialty education.

Regional players

• Société Française de Néphrologie (SFN): National French medical society for nephrologists. Conducts nephrology-focused continuing education, congresses, and publications serving a related (but physician-led) segment of the French renal-care community.
• Société Francophone de Néphrologie, Dialyse et Transplantation (SFNDT): French-language medical society for nephrologists and renal-care professionals. Organizes scientific congresses and continuing education for the broader renal-care community in France and francophone countries — adjacent audience and overlapping content themes with AFIDTN's nurse-focused training.

Direct peers

• EDTNA/ERCA (European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association / European Renal Care Association): European-level professional association for dialysis, transplant, and renal-care nurses. Operates the same niche as AFIDTN at broader geographic scope, with overlapping curriculum, conferences, and editorial output. Already a strategic partner of AFIDTN but also a potential competitor for members and visibility.

Emerging players

• American Nephrology Nurses' Association (ANNA): US national association for nephrology nurses offering continuing education, certification prep (CNN-NP), publications (Nephrology Nursing Journal), and annual symposium. Closest international structural analog to AFIDTN in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• National Kidney Foundation (NKF): Large US-based nonprofit offering professional education, certification, and clinical resources for the full kidney-care team (nurses, technicians, dietitians, physicians). Comparable model of nurse continuing education, certification prep, and patient/professional content publishing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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