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Available CE Hour(s): 2

While there exists a legal provision for brain death, or death by neurologic criteria (BD/DNC), institutional protocols for diagnosis are not universal and are often absent; no specific criteria for diagnosis is mandated. Even among institutions with an organised diagnostic protocol, there is substantial variation both in the criteria used and who may perform the determination. Please refer to your hospital's (and state's) policies and protocols when performing a BD/DNC determination at your hospital.

The Brain Death Determination course, presented by the Neurocritical Care Society, aims to standardize the process of brain death diagnosis. This credentialing tool will help those clinicians who are allowed by their local laws to perform brain death determination to learn and demonstrate their level of understanding and expertise by:
 

• Highlighting the necessary steps that must be taken to determine brain death.
• Reviewing meticulous examination methods, including apnea testing, understanding the role of ancillary testing, and discussing proper documentation.
• Outlining helpful communication approaches with fellow providers and patient families.
• Describing common pitfalls and barriers that may arise during the determination process.

This course is accredited for 2 hours of continuing education. It includes a 1-hour video and a 25-question exam at completion of the video. Once the video has been watched and the exam passed with a score of 100% (unlimited retakes allowed), participants will be granted a certificate of completion. Certificates of completion are valid for two years, during which an individual retains access to their Brain Death Determination account and course materials.

The Brain Death Determination Course is also available in Spanish. Click here to purchase the Spanish course.

**Note: This course is best viewed in Google Chrome. 

Click here to view the NCS Brain Death Toolkit, an excellent companion to this course. Included in the free toolkit are sample check lists, FAQs for providers, FAQs for families, and more.

Group purchases are ONLY to be used if you are purchasing BDD for your group/team of 2 or more participants.  Once purchased, we will issue you with a course access code, along with access instructions for you to send out to your group/team.

If you are interested in purchasing 11 or more products you qualify for the following discounts:

11-20: 10% off

21-30: 20% off

31+: 30% off

Purchases for Student/Resident/Fellows of 5 or qualify for 50% group discount.

Please reach out to our team at education@neurocriticalcare.org who will organize any bulk purchase for you.