Online - NCHDE Trauma Education Lecture Series - Collaborating for Life: The Organ and Tissue Donation Process

Interprofessional clinicians build trauma knowledge through case-based discussions and didactic sessions. It focuses on current research and evidence-based practices related to organ and tissue donation in the trauma setting.

Target Audience

Physicians, PAs, Nurses, Trauma clinicians

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • discuss the process of contacting an organ procurement agency
  • recognize the impacts and benefits of collaborating with an organ procurement agency
  • recognize the role of healthcare providers in the organ and tissue donation process by understanding referral criteria, timing requirements, and collaboration with the Gift of Life Donor Program

Team-Based Learning Objective:

  • Identify and articulate the roles, responsibilities, and contributions of each team member in clinical decision-making to support coordinated, patient centered care.

Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this course please contact the Course Coordinator - Solomiya Veturys, [email protected]

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

    AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Credits
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nemours Children’s Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Course opens: 
06/10/2026
Course expires: 
06/09/2028
Cost:
$0.00
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Course Director(s)

Duane Duke

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Solomiya Veturys, MSN, RN, CPEN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Jennifer Benko, MMS, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Robert Britton, CSTR

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Brian Duffy, Brian Duffy, MD, FACS (Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery)

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Donna Matwiejewicz, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Laura Ryan

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Sarah Higgins, MS Health Communication

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians
Nemours designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses
Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Workers
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nemours Children’s Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits. 

Nemours Children's Health designates this activity for 1.00 Continuing Education credits.  

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

Other Professions
A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to confirm if they accept the credit listed above. 

Below are the credit types available to you per your professional designation.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME

    Nemours Children’s Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.  This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Physician Associates should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

    AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC Nursing Contact Hour

    In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ASWB Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Credits
    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Nemours Children’s Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.00 general continuing education credits.
  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
    • 1.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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