Programs | Educational Opportunities

Community Education
CTS' primary goal is to educate the public on the importance of tissue and organ donation. CTS staff members are available to speak to your community organizations, religious groups, corporations and educational institutes including junior high schools, high schools and colleges. CTS also participates at health fairs and community events, providing displays and information. To schedule a speaker or for more information, please contact your local tissue branch or call 800-684-7783 ext. 3364.

High School Education
CTS designed an educational program for high school students. This exciting program teaches students the importance of tissue and organ donation, as well as how to register to become a donor. Our goal is to provide students with information so they can make an informed decision regarding donation. The students will also learn how to discuss the subject of donation with their family. The program includes the following:

Lesson Plan
PowerPoint Presentation
Student Guide (includes Pre and Post Tests)
Letter to Parents
Brochure
Video

The curriculum will allow a CTS staff member to come to your school and educate students on the importance of donation. If you are a teacher and would like more information on this new program, please contact your local tissue branch or call 800-684-7783 ext. 3364.

Hospital Education
CTS provides ongoing educational opportunities for health professionals. CTS Staff members offer in-services that provide nurses with information about CTS, tissue donation, eligibility criteria of what tissue may be donated and recovered, and uses and benefits of tissue grafts. To schedule a training session, please contact your local tissue branch.