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University of Cape Town

Organ Donation: From Death to Life

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

Status: Patient Education And Counseling
Status: Informed Consent
IntermediateCourse17 hours

Featured reviews

KG

5.0Reviewed 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.

NM

5.0Reviewed 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

HR

5.0Reviewed Apr 9, 2020

The whole course was an amazing experience. I learnt so much and it opened up a whole new field of medicine for me. Thank you for the team that produced and made this course.

BM

5.0Reviewed Mar 13, 2022

The course was very interesting and informative. It was actually raising an awereness about Donation. I never thout of donating before, but now I am

AT

5.0Reviewed Aug 19, 2017

REALLY A NICE COURCE,GIVE SO MUCH INTRESTING INFORMATION,AND INSPIRE US FOR DONATION,,SOMTIME THE STORY OF RECIPENT MAKE ME EMOTIONAL.VERY NICE COURSE

NP

5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2019

Very informative! I learnt a lot and feel encouraged to continue the discussion about organ transplantation with my friends, family and colleagues.

GL

5.0Reviewed Aug 11, 2024

Exceptional. Excellent. Engaging. Eye-opening. Life-altering for many to come. I look forward to ongoing education around organ donation both in my country and internationally!

JP

5.0Reviewed May 31, 2018

I really very thank full to this team. From this course i came to know and gain knowledge ,these four week lessons was really informative.

ML

5.0Reviewed Dec 22, 2022

Very interesting course, especially for those related with health care, it does have amazing ways of explaining medical terminology, but it is advised to have a previous medical knowledge.

FL

5.0Reviewed Aug 2, 2021

Everything I know about organ donation will come from this course. I don't think I would have gotten exposure to such comprehensive information otherwise. Really enjoyed the course.

II

4.0Reviewed Sep 20, 2024

Well layed out, comprehensive, the lecturers were easy to listen to, a human touch was upheld whilst unpacking a seemingly morbid topic, a few technical glitches, mind

TA

5.0Reviewed May 5, 2021

Absolutely critical for all health care professionals to do this course and possibly a more targeted/direct one for the population of South Africa.

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