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Module 2: Recovery & Acquisition

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This section of presentation will focus on areas of tissue recovery and acquisition in the CTBS examination. 

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Sara Ham

Tissue Supervisor

Sara Ham is a dedicated healthcare professional with over 12 years of experience in the medical field. Currently serving as a Tissue Supervisor at Mid America Transplant, she has spent the past three years overseeing tissue recovery operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading teams to enhance donation outcomes. Prior to this role she held the role of Tissue Team Lead and Tissue Ocular Procurement Coordinator.


Walter Recker, MBA, CST, CTBS

Walter began working with LifeCell in 2003. He currently holds the position of Sr. Regional Field Manager. In this capacity, Walter works with a number of tissue banks and organ procurement organizations throughout the Central and Southern United States. He is responsible for the coordination of tissue procurement, on-site training, technical and material support, and manages and oversees the LifeCell National on Call Coordinators.  Walter is a Certified Surgical Technologist, Certified Tissue Banking Specialist, and an active member of the American Association of Tissue Banks.

Michael Gilbert, MBA, CTBS

Technical Trainer

Michael E. Gilbert, MBA, CTBS is a Technical Trainer, Donor Services with CryoLife. He is a 2010 graduate of Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor Degree in Sport Management, and a 2012 graduate of Shorter University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Michael obtained his CTBS designation in 2006, and is also certified as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

Michael began working at CryoLife in 2004, after transitioning from a career in the Fire/EMS industry. He started as a Donor Services Coordinator in the Donation Support center where he would screen donors with the Recovery Partners. After about a decade in the role (with increasing responsibilities) he was promoted to his current position as a Technical Trainer. As a Trainer, Michael has held workshops with Recovery Partners across the country, focusing on cardiovascular tissue recovery techniques. 

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Authorization and Consent
Open to view video.
Open to view video. This presentation will review practices, requirements and laws surrounding authorization and informed consent for donated tissue.
Authorization and Consent Slide Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Authorization and Consent Quiz
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass Check your knowledge!
Aseptic Technique Presentation
Open to view video.
Open to view video. This session will review basics concepts surrounding aseptic technique including; surgical scrub, gowning, gloving and more.
Aseptic Technique Slide Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Aseptic Technique Quiz
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/8 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  7/8 points to pass Check your knowledge!
Donor Preparation & Recovery Site Assessment
Open to view video.
Open to view video. This presentation will review various requirements for the recovery and acquisition environment and donor surgical preparation.
Donor Preparation & Recovery Site Assessment Slide Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Donor Preparation & Recovery Site Assessment Quiz
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass Check your knowledge!
MS Tissue Recovery
Open to view video.
Open to view video. This presentation will review commonly recovered tissues and the basic surgical recovery process.
MS Recovery Slide Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
MS Tissue Recovery QUIZ
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
Skin Recovery Presentation
Open to view video.
Open to view video. This presentation will review the general practices in split or partial thickness skin recovery and full-thickness or dermis.
Surgical Skin Recovery Slide Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Skin Recovery Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
Cardiac and Vascular Recovery Presentation
Open to view video.
Open to view video. This presentation will review general practices in the recovery of cardiac and vascular allografts.
CV Recovery Slide Handout
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
Cardiac and Vascular Recovery Quiz
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass
4 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  3/4 points to pass