The objectives of this module are:

• Analyze the evaluation process for liver transplant recipients
• Discuss education process for preparing patients to undergo liver transplant evaluation
• Describe nursing management of patients following liver transplantation: perioperative and post operative
• Identify nursing assessment of complications post liver transplantation

Product Details

The CCTC and CCTN Review Course, presented by Sandra Cupples, PhD RN FAAN and Linda Ohler, RN MSN CCTC FAAN FAST, is a comprehensive program for transplant nurses preparing for the CCTC and CCTN examinations. Based on the American Board for Transplant Certification’s test blueprints and the 2nd edition of the Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses, this course includes general transplantation and organ-specific topics as well as information on test-taking strategies. The review course will be offered in 11 modules, which can be purchased individually or as a package.

Available for 1.25 CE and CEPTC credits.

Topics covered include: Transplant Immunology and Immunosupression, Heart Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Psychosocial Evaluation, Lung Transplantation, Infectious Disease, Liver and Intestine Transplantation, Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation, Care of the Living Donor, and Test Taking Strategies.