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About the Course

Considering someone for organ and tissue donation at the end of life is complicated. The boundary between life and death is more complex than ever before and it falls to medical professionals to help clarify a situation at an often confusing and emotionally stressful time. In this course you will learn about the science behind death determination and when it is possible for deceased organ donation take place. This includes the medical standards at the end of life - from brain death testing, to requesting informed consent from a grieving family. By improving knowledge of good ethical practices, cultural and religious considerations, and the logistics of the organ donation process this course will empower the interactions and discussions of medical professionals and the general public at an often confusing time. This course will help you to ensure that the option of organ donation is compassionately explored in all appropriate situations at the end of life in the best way possible. Watch the course trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak-kVtmZGRs The course is certified for continuing professional development (CPD) points in South Africa. Send your completion certificate to organdonation@uct.ac.za together with your HPCSA number for 25 general and 5 ethics points. For another interesting course on organ donation and transplantation, see Clinical Kidney, Pancreas and Islet Transplantation from Leiden University https://www.coursera.org/learn/clinical-kidney-transplantation...

Top reviews

NM

Jun 7, 2023

Very informative lectures it opened my mind about the transplant and i would highly recommend it to other trauma and emergency health personells

KG

Nov 22, 2023

A comprehensive course laying the foundation and building on the detail so seamlessly. At the end, there is a reasonable framework achieved to approach the concept of organ donation.

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By Elizabeth T

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Aug 14, 2023

VVery informative;well contextualised .Simple yet easy learning.

By ghaleb a

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Jun 12, 2022

very good introduction into the feild of organ donation program

By Tarisiro K

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Sep 4, 2022

Super informative and relevant for modern surgical practice!

By Nabiha E

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Feb 21, 2023

Very well organised. I liked the interviews with recipients.

By Sinempilo P M

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Jul 4, 2020

Enjoyed the course and the layout is in my view excellent!

By Dyavan s

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Jun 25, 2020

great job introducing us into the world of organ donation.

By Grace T

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Sep 19, 2024

Excellent course! Clear and insightful on organ donation.

By Zanele L

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Sep 21, 2022

The organ donation course as very educational inspiring

By Pieter v A

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Mar 4, 2018

Very well presented and cover the whole process broadly

By Tau

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Aug 6, 2024

Fantastic course, very enlightening and comprehensive.

By Mathew P

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Sep 18, 2023

Excellent course on Organ Donation and Transplantation

By Zamandwandwe

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May 1, 2020

very informative. Really enjoyed it and learnt a lot!

By Andrei A

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Apr 30, 2020

Thanks a lot! Really interesting and helpful course!)

By Phiwokuhle L

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Sep 11, 2024

this was such an interesting and informative course.

By Shannen v S

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Jul 1, 2020

This was a great course, I learned so much from it.

By Neo M

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Nov 2, 2023

Comprehensive, well-planned out and easy to follow

By sasi k

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Nov 6, 2022

very useful course and we can gain more knowledge.

By Mia K

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Mar 17, 2022

The course was very informative and well produced.

By Retchell M

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Mar 28, 2018

Great course! Very helpful and easy to understand.

By Dr. P M B

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Nov 6, 2021

informative amazing course very usefull thank you

By Considerate C M

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Aug 6, 2020

learnt a lot about organ donation. great course!

By Robyn K

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Jun 1, 2020

Very well structured and easy to follow along.

By Salma M

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Nov 11, 2024

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TOPIC..

By Thaydeé G

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Jan 18, 2024

excelente curso tiene la información esencial

By Ramokgopa M L

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Dec 17, 2020

Good and detailed teaching, so happy to learn