Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 2 contact hours at completion of the activity.
Course Purpose
To provide healthcare professionals with knowledge on misconceptions regarding tissue and organ donation and provide an overview of the procurement and transplantation process.
Overview
The number of people who are waiting for an organ transplant far exceeds the number of donor organs available. While there are multiple ways to consent to organ donation, it is estimated that less than 40% of potential donors become actual organ donors, likely resulting from misconceptions regarding tissue and organ donation. Healthcare professionals must have the knowledge to address these misconceptions, and better educate the public on organ and tissue donation.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the healthcare professional will be able to:
- Describe the various tissues and organs used in donation and transplantation
- Summarize brain death and various ways brain death is determined
- Understand the functions of the organ procurement coordinator
- Outline the steps for tissue and organ donation
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
