BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION

Course overview

Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a therapeutic procedure that is used to replace damaged bone marrow with healthy bone marrow (BM) stem cells (i.e., undifferentiated cells) in a previously conditioned recipient (i.e., the patient). BM produces red and white blood cells and platelets. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the BMT, including the different types of BMTs and medical conditions that can require treatment with BMT, and to aid in caring for patients undergoing this procedure. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.