The MOHAN Foundation successfully completed its six-week online course, the 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate,' running from July 1 to August 13, 2024. The course attracted 83 participants (India - 76, Indonesia - 2, Nepal - 2, Kenya - 1, Ghana - 1, and South Africa - 1).

The program was conducted through an online platform, providing a range of learning materials (40 modules), assignments and assessments, aimed at enhancing participants' understanding. This comprehensive course promoted active participation and helped participants apply their knowledge effectively in practical situations.

One of the key highlights of the training was the weekly interactive webinars led by experts in organ donation and transplantation. These live sessions increased participant interaction, creating a more engaging and cooperative environment. During these discussions, participants could exchange ideas and interact directly with the speakers, enhancing their overall learning experience.

The webinars focused on essential topics related to;

• Basic concepts of organ donation and transplantation
• Transplantation of human organs act and its provisions
• Brainstem death - Concept, identification and certification
• Role of transplant coordinator in recipient coordination
• Deceased Organ Donation - Role of a Transplant Coordinator

The faculty included:

• Dr. R. Raghavendran, Director & Professor, Institute of Neurosurgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai
• Mr. Yuvaraj, Senior Liver Transplant Coordinator, KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Mr. Haider Ali Khan, Liver Transplant Coordinator & Grief Counsellor
• CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Ms. Sujatha Suriyamoorthi, Associate Director - Courses, MOHAN Foundation
• ·         Ms. Poonam Sharma, Curriculum Coordinator, MOHAN Foundation 

A course completion certificate was awarded to 69 out of 83 candidates who successfully met the course requirements by passing the online examination held on August 13, 2024.

Feedback

“I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the course, which I found to be incredibly fruitful and informative. The sessions were engaging, and the questions raised were thought-provoking, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. I strongly recommend this course to my colleagues, as I believe it would be equally beneficial for them. The knowledge and insights gained from this course have been invaluable, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have participated.” - Ms. SHILPA T U, Karnataka 

“I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone at MOHAN Foundation for their incredible support and dedication. Your collective efforts have been truly commendable. I would like to express my very special gratitude to Mrs. Poonam Sharma for her exceptional guidance, as well as for the well-organized classes and teaching materials provided on such short notice. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and we deeply appreciate your commitment to excellence.” - Mr. Prabhas Kumar Jha, New Delhi