From September 18, 2023 to October 27, 2023, the MOHAN Foundation successfully conducted a six-week online course on the Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate. 51 students from Nigeria (Abia State) and India registered for the course; the students came from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, among other Indian states.

The e-learning portal, https://el.mohanfoundation.org/, was made available to the participants so they could access resources connected to the course as well as study materials. The course design made extensive use of online assignments and assessments, which helped participants increase their expertise.

As part of the training, there were weekly interactive webinars with subject matter experts in organ donation and transplantation. The webinars allowed the participants to engage with the faculty in real time.

The topics covered during the webinar were

• Concepts of organ donation and transplantation
• Transplantation of Human Organs Act and its provisions
• Brainstem death - Concept, identification and certification
• Role of donor coordinators in deceased donor transplant programme
• Ethical aspects of organ donation and transplantation
• Counselling grieving families and approaching them for organ donation
• Coordinating live donation and transplant

The faculty members comprised:

• Dr. Sunil Shroff, Managing Trustee, MOHAN Foundation
• Dr. R. Chinnadurai, Lead Intensivist, Aster RV Hospital, JP Nagar, Bengaluru
• Mr. Haider Ali Khan, Live Transplant Coordinator and Grief Counselor Care Group of Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Mr. M Sivakumar, Assistant General Manager - Liver Transplant Unit, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
• Ms. Sujatha Suriyamoorthi, Associate Director - Courses, MOHAN Foundation

An online examination was conducted on October 27, 2023 and the candidates who fulfilled the course requirements were issued course completion certificate. 70% of the respondents mentioned the course as 'Excellent' in their feedback.

FEEDBACK

“I applaud MOHAN Foundation for their dedication to creating this high-quality educational experience. The Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate   course took me through an enriching and transformative journey that broadened my understanding of the complexities of donation, transplantation and coordination.

The course structure was well thought-out and systematically organized. The modules were well sequenced, creating a logical flow of knowledge that was easy to follow at any learning pace. The content itself was highly engaging and very informative. The balance between theoretical and practical applications in some sections was particularly commendable. The use of videos and interactive quizzes enriched the learning process. The online platform was user-friendly and easy to navigate, which made my learning experience seamless. This course has had a profound impact on my professional growth. Not only has it equipped me with the skills and knowledge to excel in my career, it has also instilled in me a deep sense of empathy and commitment towards the cause of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

I cannot overstate the value this course has added to my professional journey. My experience has been nothing short of transformative.”

- Mrs. Amuche Oji, Palwal, Umuahia, Abia State.