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Organ Donation: Giving the Gift of Life

Date & Time of Recording:
March 28, 2024 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee:
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.25
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Presenter(s)
Description
This session will introduce students to the topic of organ donation, discuss myths, explore the function of the Organ Procurement Organization, and discover how to become a donor.

Keywords: Organ, donor, donation, kidney, foundation, transplant

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define organ donation and transplantation
  • Explain the different types of organ donations
  • Recognize the myths about organ donation
  • Understand the function of the Organ Procurement Organization
  • Discover how to become an organ donor
Disclosures
The sessions are presented as part of the South Carolina AHEC Health Careers Program targeted at high school, undergraduate, and gap year pre-health students. A certificate of participation is only given to those who attend and complete an evaluation. This program does not meet professional development requirements for practicing health professionals.
Credits Available
  • High School Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • College Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1.25 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Paula M. Jones
    Phone:
    843-792-4443
    Email:
    jonespa@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact ofte@musc.edu.