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Overview
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Target Audience
Healthcare professionals.
Educational Need
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, over 48,000 organ transplants were performed in the United States in 2024, highlighting the growing demand for transplant services. Understanding the transplant process is crucial for ensuring patient safety, promoting equitable organ allocation, and maintaining ethical and efficient stewardship of donated organs. Healthcare providers play a vital role in the multidisciplinary efforts that support lifesaving transplantation, requiring collaboration among clinicians, professionals, and volunteers to maximize the use of a limited organ supply. A strong foundation in organ donation and transplantation equips providers to navigate this complex and essential aspect of patient care.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the importance of organ donation and transplantation.
- Explain the transplant process.
- Identify the criteria used to determine transplant candidacy.
- Differentiate organ types and transplant centers.
Speakers
Nicole Patterson, RN, MSN, CCTC
Transplant and Center for Liver Disease Nurse Manager, UnityPoint Health
Terry Slinde, MDiv
Transplant Recipient
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Recording date: April 24, 2025
Date of original release: April 24, 2025
Most recent review/update: April 24, 2025
Termination date: April 23, 2028
CE Credits
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this enduring materials activity for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 0.75 AOA Category 2-B credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Nicole Patterson, RN, MSN, CCTC - Speaker
- Terry Slinde, MDiv - Speaker
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 0.75 AOA Category 2B
- 0.75 CE Contact Hour(s)