The purpose of this presentation is to provide information on the barriers to being highly sensitized while listed for a potential kidney transplant and approaches to transplanting a highly sensitized patient.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to

1. Describe the barriers to being highly sensitized while listed for a potential kidney transplant
2. Identify laboratory methods used to measure one's sensitivity
3. List 3 different approaches to transplanting a highly sensitized patient
4. Explain how paired donation works

Method of Participation
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Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the activity, which includes the following:

• Completing the entire activity
• Completing the Pre- and Post-Activity Assessments, Activity Evaluation, and Application for Certificate of Credit forms

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Faculty Listing
Joshua H Wolf, MD
Transplant Nephrologist
Piedmont Transplant Institute
Atlanta, GA

Faculty Disclosure
As a sponsor accredited by the ACCME, OptumHealth Education requires the disclosure of all relevant financial relationships a faculty member has with any commercial interest. The faculty reported the following:
Dr Wolf has indicated that she/he has no relevant financial relationships.
Dr Wolf does not intend to discuss unapproved/investigative use of commercial products/devices.

Staff Disclosures
In compliance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support, employees of OptumHealth Education who have control over content of an activity are required to disclose their relevant financial relationships. No employee has a relevant financial relationship regarding this activity.

Activity Planners
Karen Babos, DO, MBA
Senior National Medical Director
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Rebecca Gleason, RN, CCM
Manager, Clinical Programs
OptumHealth Education

Barbara Lindberg, JD, RN
Lead Nurse Planner
OptumHealth Education

Reviewer Disclosures
To ensure fair balance and avoid bias, the content for this activity has been reviewed by an independent medical expert with no relevant financial relationships and has been approved by OptumHealth Education.

Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
OptumHealth Education is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
The participant will be awarded up to 1.00 contact hour(s) of credit for attendance and completion of supplemental materials.

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Sponsored By
This activity is sponsored by OptumHealth Education.

Commercial Support
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