PBH 672 - Introduction to Organ Procurement and Transplantation

(3 units)

This course provides the students with introductory and overview knowledge necessary to understanding key concepts and elements of organ procurement and transplantation process.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Department consent required.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply effective communication strategies for engaging with donor families and communities, including culturally sensitive approaches to discussing organ donation.
2. assess disparities and challenges in organ donation and transplantation programs.
3. assess strategies to promote organ donation and improve public awareness.
4. evaluate the structure, governance, and policy frameworks of organ donation and transplantation systems in the United States and internationally, including the roles of regulatory bodies, transplant centers, and organ procurement organizations.
5. analyze ethical, legal, and policy frameworks governing organ donation and transplantation including national and international regulations.
6. explain the medical and scientific principles underlying organ donation and transplantation, including donor evaluation, brain death determination, organ allocation, and donor–recipient matching.
7. evaluate the roles and responsibilities of professionals involved in organ procurement and transplantation.

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