Canadian Blood Services: Organ & Tissue Donation

Organ and tissue donation have a significant impact on the lives of donors, recipients, and their families. This course looks at organ and tissue donation as a component of end of life care and your role as a funeral professional. ​ The first module specifically looks at organ and tissue donation as a component of pre-planned funeral discussions and your role as an advocate. ​ The second module delves into understanding and managing the impact of organ and tissue recovery. 

Module 1: ​Organ and Tissue Donation as a Component of Pre-Planned Funeral Discussions​ 

• To provide funeral professionals with the knowledge necessary to: ​ 

• Advocate the opportunity for organ and tissue donation with their clients; ​ 
• Advise on steps the client can take to obtain additional information and steps they can take to ensure their donation wishes are supported. ​ 

This course is approved for continuing education in the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan.