Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplantation and Research
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Nursing, Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplantation and Research is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.,Course Originally Released on: 10/05/1998,Date of Most Recent Review: 6/30/2020,Course Termination/ Update Date: 07/31/2023,Course Description:,In 1992, the first successful stem cell transplant was performed using umbilical cord blood instead of bone marrow in a patient with leukemia. Since then, over 100,000 stem cell transplants have been performed using stem cells from cord blood. Thousands of Americans, many of them children, die each year while waiting for a stem cell transplant. Transplantation using stem cells from umbilical cord blood may help reduce the number of those who are waiting. With proper counseling, parents can make informed decisions regarding cord blood donation. This educational activity addresses the use of cord blood for transplantation and facilitates the ability to educate parents regarding this option.,Goal and Learning Outcomes:,The goal of this educational program is to provide nurses in healthcare settings with clinical knowledge about the collection, uses, and advantages of umbilical cord blood stem cells. After taking this course, you should be able to:,• Describe different types of stem cell transplantation.,• Compare the procedures for the collection of bone marrow and umbilical cord blood and donating cord blood.,• List the advantages of umbilical cord blood stem cells compared to bone marrow stem cells and the pros and cons of private storage of cord blood.