Transplant Coordinator Preceptorship 2025
Themed Mastering Tactful Communication in Critical Transplant Discussions, the Transplant Coordinator Preceptorship 2025 will feature educational talks and interactive workshops in a one-day programme. Participants will explore effective communication strategies and management techniques for living donor kidney transplantation.
This immersive preceptorship, designed for transplant coordinators, nurses, specialist trainees, and medical students, includes morning lectures and afternoon role-play exercises addressing real-world scenarios, exploring possible approaches to difficult situations related to living donors and recipients.
The programme highlights the crucial role of skilled transplant coordinators in successful living donor kidney transplantation.
| Mastering Tactful Communication in Critical Transplant Discussions | |
| Date | 20th February 2025, Thursday |
| Time | 8.30am to 5.00pm |
| Venue | National University of Singapore (NUS), Centre for Healthcare Simulation 14 Medical Drive MD6 Building Levels 2 and 3 (Please refer to the venue details listed in the programme) Singapore 117599 |
Fees and Categories (Per ticket cost, including GST)
| Category | Individual |
|---|---|
| Lectures only | $81.75 |
| Lectures and Round-Robin Workshop | $136.25 |
*Participants who sign up for both lectures and the round-robin workshop will enjoy a special rate of 20% discount. Prices shown are after the discount.
Topic Highlights
- Ethical Crossroads: Navigating Ethics in Unrelated Living Donor Transplants
- When Gratitude Meets Reluctance: Addressing Recipient Refusals in Family Donation Scenarios
- Holistic Preparation: The Transplant Coordinator’s Role in Supporting Complex Recipients
- When Donors Change Course: Navigating Care and Support in Opt-Out Situations
Programme
20 February 2025, Thursday
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| 8.30am | Onsite Registration | |||
| LECTURES | ||||
| 9.00am | Opening Speech by Dr Hersharan Kaur Sran | |||
| 9.15am | Ethical Crossroads: Navigating ethics in unrelated Living Donor Transplants Professor Vathsala National University Hospital, Singapore Venue: Level 3, Room 03-07 |
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| 9.45am | Holistic Preparation: The Transplant Coordinator’s Role in Supporting Complex Recipients Dr Emmett Wong National University Hospital, Singapore Venue: Level 3, Room 03-07 |
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| 10.15am | When Gratitude Meets Reluctance: Addressing Recipient Refusals in Family Donation Scenarios Dr Hersharan Kaur Sran National University Hospital, Singapore Venue: Level 3, Room 03-07 |
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| 10.45am | When Donors Change Course: Navigating Care and Support in Opt-Out Situations Dr Matthew D’Costa National University Hospital, Singapore Venue: Level 3, Room 03-07 |
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| 11.15am | Briefing for Afternoon Session Venue: Level 3, Room 03-07 |
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| 11.30am | Lunch | |||
| ROUND ROBIN WORKSHOPS (55 MINS EACH SCENARIO) | ||||
| 12.45pm | Scenario 1: Identifying Potential Ethical Concerns in Unrelated Living Donor Transplant Scenarios That May Not Pass Transplant Ethics Committee Approval |
Scenario 2: Medical Team’s Approach to Donor Care and Support During the Workup Process When a Donor Changes Their Mind and Opts Out of Transplantation |
Scenario 3: Addressing the Complex Situation of a Recipient Refusing Transplantation and Declining Family Members’ Offers to Donate |
Scenario 4: Providing Comprehensive Emotional Support and Education to Potential Recipients with Multiple Medical Conditions, Emphasizing the Transplant Coordinator’s Role in Preparing Them to Be Suitable Candidates for Transplantation |
| Professor Vathsala & Ms Tan Chin Ling National University Hospital, Singapore |
Dr Matthew D’Costa & Ms Goh Chee Ling National University Hospital, Singapore |
Dr Hersharan Kaur Sran & Ms Yap Ching Ting National University Hospital, Singapore |
Dr Emmett Wong & Ms Joreen Poh National University Hospital, Singapore |
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| Venue: Level 2, Room 02-01 B | Venue: Level 2, Room 02-01 D | Venue: Level 2, Room 02-01 J | Venue: Level 2, Room 02-01 H | |
| 4.45pm | Closing speech by Professor Vathsala Venue: Level 3, Room 03-07 |
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*The programme may be revised without prior notice.