The 'Transplant Coordination Professional Certificate', a six-week online course hosted by the MOHAN Foundation from March - April 2026 was recently completed with success. The six-week online course commenced on March 3, 2026. A total of 102 candidates (101 from India and 1 from Kenya) had signed up for the online course.
The key elements of the course included access to the e-learning platform with study materials and resources, online assignments and assessments to reinforce learning, and weekly interactive webinars featuring professionals in organ donation and transplantation.
The session included an overview of organ donation and transplantation, including living donors (related and unrelated), organ and tissue donation, Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD), and Donation after Brainstem Death (DBD). The participants were also introduced to various transplant techniques such as split, swap, and domino transplantation. Information on consent systems globally and India’s opt-in system, along with the importance of donor cards and family discussions, was also provided.
The session gave participants knowledge regarding the regulations that govern organ donation and transplantation in India. Brainstem death certification was described, along with the approvals for living donors, both related and unrelated. Hospital registration process and proper methods for ethical organ donation were also mentioned. Details about necessary documentation and processes were highlighted. The speaker focused extensively on the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), which defined the functions of various regulatory organizations such as Appropriate Authority, Authorization Committee, and Brain Death Certification Committee.
The session mainly focussed on brainstem death detection and certification, involving preconditions, apnoea tests, and additional diagnostic studies. The speaker discussed the physiology of brainstem death, donor management, and necessary documentation. He also explained the types of organs eligible for transplantation, contraindications, and issues related to paediatric donors. He also laid emphasis on the importance of legal requirements and documentation in certifying brainstem death.
The process involved in deceased organ donation, including the required documentation and procedures followed in medico-legal cases, was explained. Additionally, case studies were discussed to highlight and address key challenges in the process.
The speaker emphasized on the need for empathy and systematic communication when approaching the families for organ donation. The speaker described the process of grief in accordance with the Kübler-Ross model and indicated that each family copes with grief differently. Practical advice on the "dos and don'ts" of counselling was given, and the importance of gaining trust, providing psychological support, and adapting to family relations, not just obtaining permission, was underlined.
The components of medical ethics-beneficence, non-maleficence, transference, justice, confidentiality, and autonomy, were discussed with the participants. Case studies were shared as part of the session, and participants were encouraged to apply these ethical principles and share their perspectives on each scenario.
The webinar outlined the process involved in evaluating living donors, highlighting the significance of the medical and psychosocial evaluations before organ procurement. Safety issues, ethical considerations, and the importance of the assessment process for transplant coordinators were the key points covered.
This lecture highlighted the legal concerns regarding living donation organ transplant and the process of documentation and the process of determining the relationships between the donor and recipient. It also touched upon other aspects of living organ donation, such as the legal approval process and the transplant coordinators' responsibilities.
The session focused on preparing patients in advance for a donor call, coordinating with patients and in-house teams, the State body, and the donor hospital, and managing retrieval and transplant surgery. It also focussed on urgency, logistics like air transport and green corridors, including Bengaluru's Metro service, to ensure timely organ delivery for transplantation, and communication with the recipient’s family, providing periodic updates.
An online examination was conducted on April 18th and reattempt on April 30th, 2026 and candidates were awarded course completion certificates (CPD accredited) upon successfully passing the exam (scoring 60% or above).
Feedback
Alfajali Malek (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Infection Control Nurse and Nurse Educator, HCG Cancer Centre, Vadodara
The overall training was very informative and well- coordinated. I would especially like to appreciate Ms. Sujatha for her excellent coordination and clear way of explaining the topics. All my questions were addressed effectively, which made the learning experience very valuable. I would like to share a few suggestions for improvement. During the training period, I was observing Ramzan, and the sessions sometimes extended beyond the scheduled time (4–6 PM), which made it difficult to manage during iftar time. It would be helpful if sessions could be concluded on time or adjusted accordingly, or even extended over additional days if required. Additionally, since many participants like me are working professionals and often enrol through self-funded programs, conducting sessions after working hours would be more convenient and supportive. Regarding the exam, it was scheduled during working hours, and due to company policies and system restrictions (such as limitations on accessing external websites and screen recording requirements), it became challenging to attempt the exam on office systems. At the same time, mobile devices do not provide an optimal experience. Making the exam timing more flexible or convenient would be highly beneficial. I am sharing this feedback genuinely because I found the training very valuable and would be interested in attending more courses in the future.
Dayananda L (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Executive, BMS Multispeciality Hospital, SIPCOT, Hosur
I am very happy to complete the Transplant Coordinator Certificate course from MOHAN Foundation. The course was clear and informative, and it gave me good knowledge about organ donation and the transplant process. My sincere and special thanks to Ms. Sujatha Suriyamoorthi and Ms. Poonam Sharma for explaining the sessions in nonprofessional language and making them easy to understand. The contact session(online) was delivered by Ms. Lalitha Raghuraman, Mr. Gipson John, Dr. Sunil Shroff, Ms. Pranitha Rani, and Mr. Sudeep for their valuable and inspiring sessions. Thank you, Mr. Charan, for your support in handling the e-learning platform and resolving related queries promptly. Congratulations to MOHAN Foundation for their seamless and sincere efforts in spreading awareness about organ donation and saving lives. I wish MOHAN Foundation continued growth and greater success in the coming years.
Shahela Sheikh (⭐⭐⭐⭐)
Psychologist, Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi
Very comprehensive - hoping we can add more contact sessions
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