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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

SY

May 22, 2020

An excellent, professionally prepared course. Very informative. Different aspects about the organ donation procedures, that are always grey areas in people's minds, are well covered and answered.

ML

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.

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By Jacqueline M

Jan 22, 2020

I thought this was an excellent introduction to organ donation and procurement. It was well organized and gave a broad overview of the international standards and obstacles to organ donation and consent.

By NAVEEN K

May 6, 2020

It was an amazing and very informative class. I am very thankful that I attended this course, provided so much relevant things and insights.

Anybody dealing with Organ Transplant must take this course.

By Safiye Y

May 23, 2020

An excellent, professionally prepared course. Very informative. Different aspects about the organ donation procedures, that are always grey areas in people's minds, are well covered and answered.

By Melissa L

Dec 23, 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.

By MALENI S

Nov 3, 2023

Very clear presentation and I learnt alot from communication, withdrawal of care, certification of brain death and organ donation. Quite alot covered but teachings are very interesting

By KASANDRI G

Nov 23, 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.

By Faith L

Aug 3, 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.

By BONISANI T M

Sep 25, 2020

Perfect course which gave me proper detailed information on Organ donation as it is important for all health medical officers to know about this and also participate in this.

By Tshegofatso M

Mar 22, 2021

This is an important course for people studying medicine or other health-related studies as it provides comprehensive knowledge and skills as they relate to organ donation

By Dayros C

Jun 13, 2022

I learned so much from this course. Besides the main topic, I learned a lot about medicine, cultures and laws and organ donation concepts around the world.

By Anmol T

Aug 20, 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

By Philip H

Jan 17, 2023

Very informative and I enjoyed learning about organ donation, it convinced me to make the decision to be an organ donor myself, thank you veyr much!

By Buzile M

Mar 14, 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

By Theodora A

May 6, 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.

By Nathina P

Aug 16, 2019

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

By nomfundo m

Jun 8, 2023

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

By Colleen V

Nov 20, 2022

Just what I was looking for to help me better understand the world of organ donation and consider a career as a clinical recovery technician.

By APURVA P

Oct 2, 2021

Great course! Very informative. The good part was the actual organ recepient interviews which are important for organ donation awareness

By Carmia D

Oct 1, 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and certainly learned a lot. I am now motivated to sign up and educate others to become an organ donor!

By jɛʄʄ օ

Jan 15, 2024

Resource personnel were awesome. They have excellent hang on the teaching methodology. I gained a lot of new knowledge from the course.

By Peter H

Oct 7, 2023

Informative and very-well made course. I learn't a lot and definitely consider myself much more of an advocate towards organ donation.

By Junaid I

Jul 16, 2020

Videos are very well done, the course is structured into reasonable chunks of content and the quizzes are relevant and stimulating.

By Christiaan K

Jan 30, 2020

I thought it was a wonderful course that covered many varying aspects of organ donation that I had never before considered.

By Madeleine P

Mar 18, 2021

SUCH a great learning tool and experience! The course was set up very well and I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you Dr Thompson!

By Josua J

Mar 9, 2021

I would really recommend this course to anyone. It was really informative and has inspired me to become an organ donor.