The purpose of this course is to explain the different types of stem cells (embryonic, adult, and umbilical), their uses, methods of saving/donating, and future potential.
Course Publication Date:
May 03, 2019
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | SCT050219 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Peri-Natal Medicine
Perioperative
|
|
|
|
Learning Objectives
- Explain properties of stem cells.
- Describe 3 donor sources.
- Discuss tissue matching.
- Explain the steps to developing and harvesting embryonic/placental stem cells.
- Explain the difference between embryonic stem cells and embryonic germ stem cells.
- Discuss ethical issues related to using embryonic stem cells for research/treatment.
- Explain the development and location of adult stem cells.
- Explain two methods of obtaining hematopoietic adult stem cells.
- Discuss induced pluripotent stem cells and somatic cell nuclear transfer.
- List and explain at least 4 advantages to umbilical cord blood transplantations.
- Discuss the difference between donating and saving umbilical cord blood.
- Discuss future directions for stem cell research.