The Alliance is proud to announce the launch of an on-demand Learning Pathway for its popular “Foundational Perspectives of Organ Donation” course. This innovative resource is designed to cater to the educational needs of early-career healthcare professionals involved in the organ donation process.
What is the Foundational Perspectives of Organ Donation Program?
Originally developed as a live introductory course by field experts, the Foundational Perspectives of Organ Donation course is well known for providing a comprehensive exploration of the organ donation process, specifically tailored for multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Now, with the introduction of the on-demand Learning Pathway, The Alliance offers more convenient access for early-career OPO professionals, critical care providers, residents, fellows, nurses, respiratory therapists, advanced clinicians, and current or potential donation champions.
The Learning Pathway leverages custom video content, literature and quizzes to deliver a thorough overview of the comprehensive organ donation process, and covers crucial aspects like clinical, legal, and administrative considerations. Participants will gain insights into healthcare partnerships and learn about the intricate dynamics involved in patient-family interactions. Completion of the course carries 5.25 hours of Nursing, CME and CEPTC credit.
“This Learning Pathway is a major step forward in our mission to provide valuable education to professionals in the field of organ donation,” said Corey Bryant, Senior Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives at The Alliance. “We understand the importance of convenience in the learning process, especially for those at the forefront of patient care. Our new on-demand Learning Pathway format allows us to achieve this goal more effectively.”
The course curriculum establishes a foundational understanding of the following topics:
- History of Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Legal History of Donation
- Ethics of Transplantation
- The Need for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donors
- The Donation and Transplantation System
- Patients as Donors
- Death by Neurological Criteria (Brain Death)
- Hospital and OPO Collaboration
- Family Interactions
- The Beneficiaries of Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Facilitating Donation in Special Situations
- Creating a Culture of Donation: Integrating Donation into the Hospital System
- Donor ICU Management
- ICU Management of the Organ Donor
- Neuroresuscitation of the Neurocritically Ill Patient
- Donor Management Goals
- End-of-Life Care in the ICU
- The Intensivist Perspective
- The Palliative Care Perspective
- The Donor Family Perspective
- Organ Donation in Pediatric Patients
- Case Scenarios
“The on-demand format of this course has been widely requested, and we are happy to provide this for our community, says Karri Hobson-Pape, Executive Director of The Alliance. “And for those who prefer the immersive discussion of our live course format, the live course will be presented in both spring and winter of 2024, allowing course participants to have a fully interactive discussion with an incredible panel of expert faculty and facilitators.”
What are Learning Pathways?
Alliance Learning Pathways are on-demand courses designed with curated content from nationally-recognized experts and resources, offering in-depth exploration on critical topics with an opportunity to earn several hours of continuing education credit. Learning pathways use a combination of assigned reading, video content, quizzes and other elements for a comprehensive educational experience.
Other Learning Pathway topics include Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP), Logistics and Reducing Organ Loss, Pediatric Organ Donation and Transplantation, Donation Authorization Strategies and more. Additional pathways will be added throughout 2024.
For more information and to enroll in the Foundational Perspectives of Organ Donation course, or other available Learning Pathways, visit https://www.organdonationalliance.org/learning-pathways/.
