CARE OF THE TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT

PURPOSE & GOALS

To provide basic instruction to the transplant professional. The course provides a common background of knowledge and skills among transplant professionals that will pro- mote high standards of care for the transplant recipient. The ultimate goal of the course is to promote high-quality care for the patient population served by the transplant professional.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Identify the key concepts in immunology as related to transplantation.

• Discuss the evaluation process, wait list management, peri-operative and post-operative care of thetrans- plant recipient.

• Identify current immunosuppressive protocols utilized in the transplant population.

• Review the short-term and long-term complications for the transplant recipient.

• Discuss the selection process, evaluation andpost- operative care of the living donor.

• Discuss the rehabilitation process of the transplant recipient.

• Examine the roles of the transplant professional.

• Identify techniques utilized in teaching the adult learner.