Title: Explain the benefits of being a living donor.
Course: Introduction to Mortuary Science (14299) > Section: Communicating with Members of the Profession and the Public

Explanation should include kinds of donations, including

- organ
- tissue
- bone
- whole body donation (upon request)

and timing of donation.

Teacher Resources:

- Virginia State Anatomical Program,  (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/medical-examiner/vsap/)
- Process to Become an Organ Donor, (https://www.dmv.org/va-virginia/organ-donor.php)

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the process of harvesting organs for donation?
- How can organ donation delay funeral services?
- Where do bodies go for scientific donation?
- What is the impact of being an organ donor?
- What can prevent a decedent from being a donor?