“I want to express my appreciation for the exceptional quality of the Organ Transplant Coordinator Certification Course. The content was well-structured, covering key topics like donor selection, matching, and ethical considerations. The engaging lecture videos by industry experts made complex subjects easy to understand, and the assessments effectively measured my knowledge. I'm confident that the skills and knowledge gained will propel my career in the healthcare sector. The course has been transformative, instilling a sense of purpose and responsibility towards advocating for organ donation. I'm grateful for this enriching experience and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those awaiting organ transplants. Thank you for offering such a comprehensive and well-structured learning experience, fostering excellence in online education. I look forward to applying these valuable skills to contribute meaningfully to society.”

- Ms. Ankita Sanodiya, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh.

The MOHAN Foundation successfully conducted a six-week online course on ‘Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate’ from January 3, 2024, to February 14, 2024. The course attracted 57 participants from various regions of India and one from Saudi Arabia.

Participants were given access to the e-learning platform where they could access study materials and resources for the course. The course structure also included online assignments and assessments, providing participants with opportunities to deepen their understanding.

Weekly interactive webinars, showcasing experts in organ donation and transplantation, were integrated into the training. Participants had the opportunity to actively participate and interact with the speakers during these sessions.

The webinars focused on essential topics related to;

• Concepts of organ donation and transplantation
• Transplantation of Human Organs Act and its provisions
• Brainstem death - Concept, identification and certification
• Role of donor coordinator 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 included:

• Dr. Radha Sundaram, Clinical Lead - Organ Donation NHSBT Scotland
• Mr. Haider Ali Khan, Liver Transplant Coordinator and Grief Counsellor, Care Group of Hospitals, Hyderabad
• Ms. Trilly Rachel Mathew, AGM-Organ Transplant Program, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram
• Mr. Gipson John, Senior Manager, Aster Hospitals, Bengaluru

A course completion certificate was issued to candidates who successfully fulfilled the course requirements through an online examination held on February 15, 2024.