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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

NM

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

KG

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.

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By Halatedzi M

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Oct 9, 2025

Good stuff learnt a lot

By Florence J

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Aug 30, 2024

It was very informative

By Andrea G

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Oct 30, 2020

More than I expected!

By Safa m v s

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Sep 18, 2020

Best course,I like it

By Quratul P

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Jun 22, 2021

Enjoyed this course.

By Siddhi S

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Oct 29, 2024

Really well taught.

By Anhar A

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Jun 15, 2020

Highly recommended

By Soundouss M

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May 15, 2025

great experience.

By M D

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Jun 9, 2022

Very informative!

By Aidan H

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Aug 8, 2021

Very informative!

By Elizabeth M

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Oct 16, 2020

I learnt so much!

By Olga T

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Feb 8, 2018

Very nice course.

By Almaaz A

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Sep 5, 2025

Very informative

By Malibongwe N

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May 19, 2025

Very informative

By Maria F r

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Aug 18, 2024

muy enriquecedor

By Philip A

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Jun 14, 2022

Well-constructed

By Nomathemba Z

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Mar 21, 2021

excellent course

By Francisco S M

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Jan 25, 2021

Excellent course

By Pieter N L

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Sep 12, 2023

Very well done!

By Jacobus R

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Jun 23, 2022

Amazing course!

By Precious A

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Feb 26, 2019

very insightful

By SONIA T S

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Dec 29, 2020

Muchas gracias

By Tebogo A M

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Mar 19, 2020

learnt a lot.

By Edward F D

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Oct 21, 2020

Informative

By Paramjeet K

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May 29, 2019

Enlightened