This unique educational program for organ perfusionists focuses on all aspects of machine perfusion, including liver, kidney, heart and lung perfusion. More information about how to register can be found under the tab 'Costs and registration'.
The educational program is part of the Healthy Ageing and Long-term Care cluster.
The program is intended for those who aspire to have a position as organ perfusionist or those who already work as one. Prior education requirements include: Bachelor of technical medicine/clinical technology/medicine, or(CZO-)diploma of clinical perfusionist. If you do not meet the requirements but have a comparable level of education, please contact us.
Endorsed by ESOT
This educational program provides you with hands on training, theoretical knowledge and practical tips and tricks on how to become an organ perfusionist. Besides being taught by experts in the field of organ perfusion, you will become part of an international community that focusses on the development of our profession, thereby learning with and from colleagues all over the world.
The educational program consists of 11 live online interactive sessions and two hands on training weeks at the UMCG. In preparation to the teaching days and skillsweeks, you will get access to e-learnings with state of the art research papers, videos and guiding questions. We expect sufficient preparation which will result in interactive lessons, focused on clinical practice.
From organ donation to transplantation
Fundamental knowledge about organ donation will be discussed. The process of organ donation has a significant impact on the quality of the graft. This section includes country-specific laws and regulations, the organ allocation system, donor criteria, and donor management on the ICU department.
Machine perfusion relies on common basic biomechanical principles. We will focus on the physics of fluids, materials used in a perfusion setting, and biochemistry. All the different components of a perfusion device will be discussed, and you will be provided with all the essential knowledge you need to understand the mechanism of organ perfusion.
Organ perfusion and resuscitation has proven its value in outcomes after transplantation. Different strategies are developed to preserve, improve or test potential donor organs. Knowledge of the relevant anatomy, in vivo physiology translated to ex vivo physiology including ischemia and reperfusion, organ procurement, surgical back table, specific perfusion protocols, and troubleshooting are essential to perform a successful perfusion. Particular knowledge about liver, kidney, heart, and lung perfusion, and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) will be discussed.
Schedule for 2025
Location
University Medical Center Groningen and online
Prof. dr. V.E. de Meijer – Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary surgeon
Prof. dr. Henri Leuvenink - Professor of Experimental Transplantation Surgery
Dr. M.E. Erasmus – Cardiothoracic surgeon
Drs. van de Wauwer – Cardiothoracic surgeon
Dr. V. van Suylen – resident cardiothoracic surgery
Dr. E. Verschuuren - Respiratory and Lung Transplant Physician
Dr. C.T. Gan - Respiratory and Lung Transplant Physician
Dr. C. Moers – Transplant surgeon
Drs. Sijbrand Hofker – Procurement surgeon
Dr. R. Hoffmann – Clinical perfusionist
Dr. R. Ubbink – Clinical perfusionist
Drs. S. Horsten – Clinical perfusionist
Drs. G. Westland – Critical care physician
Mrs. M. Bijmolen – Organ donation coordinator
Organ perfusionist & Transplant Coordinator team UMCG
Researchers affiliated with Surgical Research Lab UMCG
For Dutch students: we are working on a CZO accreditation.
Wenckebach Institute for Education and Training in collaboration with the UMC Groningen Transplant Center
The registration fee is € 5.407,- (€ 10.814,- for international students). Drinks, lunches and two dinners during the contact weeks are included. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.
You can register by clicking the green button at the bottom or top of this page. By 'Opleiding' you can select the course. The starting period is at the back of the description of the course.
Participation is subjected to a minimum and maximum number of participants. Registration takes place in order of entry.
Wenckebach Instituut voor Onderwijs en Opleiden
Onderwijsadministratie Zorgopleidingen
(t) 050 – 361 17013
Questions regarding to the organisation of the course: [email protected]
Quenstions regadering to the content of the course: [email protected]
