Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery 2021
hosted byALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC
Organ and Tissue Donation and Recovery is organized by ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC
Expiration date: May 13, 2024
Target Audience:
Nurses, health care professionals, and interested individuals
Accreditation:
CONTACT HOURS: 1.00
AOTA CEUs: 0.10
Course Description:
The gift of organ donation is the gift of life. However, the gap between those who need an organ or tissue donation and the number of donations available is wide and growing. Healthcare providers need to understand the issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery so they can effectively support the needs of donor families and donor recipients.
Purpose/Goal:
The outcome of this course is for the learner to describe the complex and challenging issues surrounding organ and tissue donation and recovery, including methods of compassionately and effectively supporting the families during the process.
Course Objectives:
• Describe the scope of the problem of organ and tissue procurement in the United States.
• Identify guidelines related to global organ procurement.
• Differentiate which organs can be transplanted from deceased vs. living donors.
• Discuss common myths and misperceptions about organ and tissue donation.
• Compare and contrast the perspectives on transplantation among various religious or faith groups.
• Explain the process for organ donation from deceased donors.
• Identify barriers to donor recruitment and methods of overcoming the barriers.
• Identify contraindications to organ donation.
• Discuss methods of providing family support during the organ donation process.
Topics:
• Advance Practice
• Brain Health
• Cardiology
• Case Management
• Community Health
• Complementary and Alternative Health
• Cultural Competency
• Education
• Gerontology
• Healing Environments
• Holistic Health
• Home Health
• Hospice
• Legal and Regulatory
• Long-Term Care
• Management and Leadership
• Med/Surg
• Men's Health
• Mental Health
• Neonatal
• Palliative Care
• Pediatrics
• Social Work
• Spirituality
• Women's Health
Professions:
• Health Care Administration
• Health Education
• Medicine
• Nursing
• PsychologySocial Work
